Apricot trees are perfect for homegrown, sweet, and ripe fruit. These trees typically start bearing fruit within a few years and can live for decades. Apricots belong to the Prunus genus, like cherries, peaches, and plums, and can live up to 10 to 35 years in gardens with proper care.
Prunus armeniaca, which can grow up to 26 feet (8 m) tall and live for over 50 years, yields fruit in 3-5 years. They bear dark green, oval-shaped leaves, and fragrant white-pinkish flowers. Typically pruned to 11-13 feet (3.5-4 m), these trees produce sweet, juicy, orange-pit fruits, its main identification feature. However, these fruits have a single pit that contains cyanide, so make sure not to let your pets or children eat it.
