Manchurian apricot
4Will it grow where I live?
Manchurian apricot is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 4 m
- Spread
- 4.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- First yield
- after 4 years
- Hardiness
- zone 3–9
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 7.5
Uses
⚠️ Hazards
Toxic kernels and leaves, toxic to dogs, cats and horses As in all Prunus species, the seeds, leaves and bark contain cyanogenic glycosides that release hydrogen cyanide when chewed or crushed. A single intact stone swallowed by accident is harmless, larger quantities of chewed kernels are not, and home-made kernel extracts are best avoided. The same plant parts are considered toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The flesh of the fruit itself is harmless. The gum that exudes from wounds indicates pruning at the wrong time of year, not a hazard.
Frequently asked questions
Manchurian apricot: how big does it get?
Manchurian apricot (Prunus mandshurica) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 4 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 4.5 m. Growth is medium.
Manchurian apricot: what site does it need?
Manchurian apricot tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.
Manchurian apricot: is it hardy?
Manchurian apricot is listed as hardy in zone 3–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Manchurian apricot: will it grow in Central Europe?
Manchurian apricot is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
Manchurian apricot: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Manchurian apricot. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Manchurian apricot: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Medicinal 4/10.
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