Prunus arabica

Prunus arabica

Native to:
Gulf States | Iran | Iraq | Lebanon-Syria | Oman | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Prunus
Species:
Prunus arabica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 60-90 days.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash