The Apricot Tree and CLHS
The Apricot Tree is located just behind the dorms.
It has been beautifying our campus for a number of years. Although it has beauty,
our tree commonly doesn't not produce much fruit.
Kingdom: Plantae
Common Name:
Apricot Tree
Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Manoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species: armeniaca
Natural Range
The apricot tree is grown all over the world. The
most common states that grow apricots are California and Washington.The
fruit will only be produced where it is warmer. Frost, rain, and other
harmful
conditions
can easily
ruin
the apricot fruit.
Interesting Facts
The apricot has a short shelf life of 1-2 weeks.
It has many similar aspects of the peach. The flowers are usually white or
pink and surprisingly don't need a pollinizer. The seeds of the apricot are
used for making the drug laetrile, a possible therapy for cancer. Although
apricot trees seem harmless, the twigs, leaves, and seeds are poisonous.
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The Apricot Tree and CLHS
The Apricot Tree is located just behind the dorms.
It has been beautifying our campus for a number of years. Although it has beauty,
our tree commonly doesn't not produce much fruit.