Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Apricot
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
खूबानी
QUICKSTICK
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Albaricoque
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Apricot
QuickStick
In Polish
Morela
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Apricot
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apricot and Quickstick
Season and care of Apricot and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apricot and Quickstick Physical Information
Apricot and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Quickstick are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Apricot and Quickstick
Care of Apricot and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.