Apricot

Prunus armeniaca, Rosaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

6 – 7.5

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Apricots and apples can exhibit competitive interactions and potential allelopathic effects when grown in close proximity.

Stone fruits can compete for soil nutrients and may share similar pest and disease vulnerabilities

Food

Fruit

Apricot grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Good companions for Apricot include Filbert, Russian Olive.

Design guilds with Apricot and see companion relationships visually.