Perennial fruit
Apricot plant profile
Prunus armeniaca
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Apricot
Utah State Extension plants apricots as dormant bare-root stock, setting the graft 2 to 4 inches above ground and staking the tree for the first year in windy areas. Apricots bloom very early, so set out dormant trees in early spring.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Apricot in my garden calendarThis uses the published planting season. It is not adjusted to local frost dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 216 to 264 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 5 to 8Find my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: early bloom frost damage, coryneum blight, bacterial canker, peachtree borer, iron chlorosis on alkaline soil.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- How to Grow Apricots in Your Home Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.