Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Brazil
  
China
  
Types
Not available
  
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Cold Regions, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Yellow, Orange, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
PRUNUS armeniaca
  
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
Apricot
  
In Hindi
Raintree
  
खूबानी
  
In German
raintree
  
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
  
In French
raintree
  
Abricot or Abricotier
  
In Spanish
raintree
  
Albaricoque
  
In Greek
Raintree
  
Βερύκοκκο
  
In Portuguese
Raintree
  
Apricot
  
In Polish
Raintree
  
Morela
  
In Latin
Raintree
  
Apricot
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Brunfelsia
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Petunioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Raintree and Apricot
Season and care of Raintree and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Apricot season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Apricot Physical Information
Raintree and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Apricot are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Apricot
Care of Raintree and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree 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.