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Horticulture
Prunus armeniaca 'Early Orange' is a naturally dwarf apricot on a 60cm stem, ideal for pots or a small garden. Best in a sunny spot, protect flowers from late frosts and, although self fertile it will benefit from hand pollination to ensure fruit sets.
Pennard plants label
Medicinal
In the traditional medicine of Vietnam it is used in the treatment of respiratory and digestive diseases.
https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus+armeniaca Medicinal Plants in Vietnam Nguyen Van Dan & Doan Thi Nhu World Health Organisation Year 1989 ISBN
Prunus armeniaca L. 'Early Orange'
Family: ROSACEAEGenus: Prunus
Species: armeniaca L.
Cultivar: 'Early Orange'
Common names: Apricot
Pharmacopoeia Londinensis name: Mali armeni
Distribution summary: Central Asia to N. & Central China
Habit: Tree
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy; average winter
Habitat: Grassland, forest & wasteland, from 600 - 2800m
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Reason for growing: Medicinal