Editing Prunus armeniaca (section)

=== Soil and water ===

Apricot grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. <sup>[[#cite_note-2|[2]]]</sup> Use a site where excess water can leave the root zone; prolonged wetness increases the risk of root problems. Irrigate deeply and infrequently once established rather than keeping the soil continually saturated, adjusting the interval to soil texture, rainfall, tree age, and weather. <sup>[[#cite_note-3|[3]]]</sup>

In its broad Eurasian range, the tree encounters climates with a pronounced cool season followed by warm growth. In cultivation, translate that seasonal rhythm into a well-drained root zone that receives regular moisture during active growth but does not remain waterlogged. The cited irrigation schedule is regional guidance, not a universal amount for every site. <sup>[[#cite_note-3|[3]]]</sup>