Prunus armeniaca L. 'Early Orange'
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Prunus armeniaca 'Early Orange'

Family: ROSACEAE
Genus: Prunus
Species: armeniaca L.
Cultivar: 'Early Orange'
Common names: Apricot
Pharmacopoeia Londinensis name: Mali armeni
Distribution summary: Central Asia to N. & Central China
Habit: Tree
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy; average winter
Habitat: Grassland, forest & wasteland, from 600 - 2800m
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Pharmacopoeia Londinensis 1618 'Fruit' (HSE 4)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

In the traditional medicine of Vietnam it is used in the treatment of respiratory and digestive diseases.

https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus+armeniaca Medicinal Plants in Vietnam Nguyen Van Dan & Doan Thi Nhu World Health Organisation Year 1989 ISBN

Prunus armeniaca 'Early Orange' is a naturally dwarf apricot on a 60cm stem, ideal for pots or a small garden. Best in a sunny spot, protect flowers from late frosts and, although self fertile it will benefit from hand pollination to ensure fruit sets.

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