Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Apricot
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
खूबानी
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
rosa Ipe
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Apricot
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Morela
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Apricot
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Prunus
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Apricot and Pink Ipe
Wondering what are the properties of Apricot and Pink Ipe? We provide you with everything About Apricot and Pink Ipe. Apricot doesn't have thorns and Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns. Also Apricot does not have fragrant flowers. Apricot has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting and Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Apricot and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Apricot and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Pink Ipe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apricot and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Apricot and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Apricot and Pink Ipe
Care of Apricot and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.