Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Caribbean, South America
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Apricot
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
खूबानी
पालो सेंटो
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Palo Santo
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
palo santo
In Spanish
Albaricoque
palo santo
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
palo santo
In Portuguese
Apricot
palo santo
In Polish
Morela
palo santo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Apricot and Palo Santo
Wondering what are the properties of Apricot and Palo Santo? We provide you with everything About Apricot and Palo Santo. Apricot doesn't have thorns and Palo Santo doesn't have thorns. Also Apricot does not have fragrant flowers. Apricot has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting and Palo Santo has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Apricot and Palo Santo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Apricot and Palo Santo
Season and care of Apricot and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Apricot and Palo Santo Physical Information
Apricot and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Palo Santo are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Apricot and Palo Santo
Care of Apricot and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.