Introduction

• Scientific name: Prunus armeniaca.
• Family: Rosaceae.
• It is a drought-resistant, salt-tolerant, hardy plant being rather less susceptible to pests and diseases.
• It is a small tree growing up to 6–9 m in height.
• The bark is reddish with glabrous twigs.
• The leaves are ovate, glabrous above and pubescent beneath.
• Pinkish to white flowers are produced before the leaves.
• Fruit is velvety when young and peach-like in colour and shape, and flesh is yellowish orange.
• Stone is smooth and flattened.