Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Apricot
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
Donut Peach
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Albaricoque
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Apricot
In Polish
Donut Peach
Morela
In Latin
Donut Peach
Apricot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Apricot
Season and care of Donut Peach and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Apricot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Apricot Physical Information
Donut Peach and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Apricot are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Donut Peach and Apricot
Care of Donut Peach and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Donut Peach 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.