Species profile
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
330 on Toronto's streets — 0.05% of the city's catalogued canopy.
🌸 Blooms Apr 5 – Apr 20: white-pink apricot blossom, very early
Prunus armeniaca is the most commonly cultivated apricot species. The native range is somewhat uncertain due to its extensive prehistoric cultivation. Genetic studies indicate Central Asia is the center of origin. It is extensively cultivated in many countries and has escaped into the wild in many places. The specific epithet armeniaca refers to the country of Armenia.
Where they cluster
| Neighbourhood | Trees |
|---|---|
| Oakwood Village | 36 |
| Corso Italia-Davenport | 29 |
| Downsview | 26 |
| Caledonia-Fairbank | 24 |
| Rockcliffe-Smythe | 16 |
| Oakdale-Beverley Heights | 14 |
| Bathurst Manor | 13 |
| Glenfield-Jane Heights | 13 |