Apricot and Peach are often considered for the same spot in the garden (specimen, flowers, pollinator friendly). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Prunus armeniaca 4 m × 4 m after 10 years
A fruit tree that covers itself in white to pink blossom in early spring before the leaves, then gives fragrant fruit from early to midsummer that…
Prunus persica 3.5 m × 3.5 m after 10 years
A fast-growing fruit tree that starts cropping early, with pink spring blossom and juicy fruit ripening from midsummer to early autumn; the…
Peach grows faster than Apricot.
Apricot is hardier: down to -29 °C, against -23 °C for Peach.
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Feature
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Apricot
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Peach
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|---|---|---|
| Group | Fruit | Fruit |
| Size after 10 years | 4 m × 4 m | 3.5 m × 3.5 m |
| Ultimate size | 3–8 m × 3–6 m | 3–7.5 m × 3–7.5 m |
| Growth rate | Medium | Fast |
| Light | Full sun | Full sun |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous | Average garden soil, Sandy |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Flowering | March–April, white, pink | March–April, pink |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Medium | Medium |
| Maintenance | High | High |
| Planting distance | 500 cm | 400 cm |
| For dogs | Toxic | Toxic |
| For cats | Toxic | Toxic |
| For children | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | approx. €17 | approx. €14 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 13, 2026
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