Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
China
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Apricot
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
खूबानी
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Albaricoque
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Apricot
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Morela
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Datureae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Apricot
Season and care of Bael and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apricot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Apricot Physical Information
Bael and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Apricot are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Bael and Apricot
Care of Bael and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.