Prunus armeniaca
Common name(s): Apricot
Plant type: deciduous medium tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding
Propagation by Cuttings
Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Autumn
Cutting maturity: hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA Quick Dip 1000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 65-70 degrees F
Time to rooting: 4-6 weeks
Propagation by Seed
Time of year to collect seed: Summer
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 2-3 months.
Comment: Germination environment temperature is 86 degrees F during the day and 68 degrees F at night. Stratified seeds sown in Summer untreated in Fall.
Propagation by Grafting
Time of year to graft: late Summer
Type of graft: 'T'
Rootstock: P. besseyi
Comment: P. besseyi is a dwarfing rootstock.
