Prunus armeniaca (Chinese Apricot / Mormon Apricot)

Prunus armeniaca, commonly known as Chinese Apricot or Mormon Apricot, is a fruiting tree native to China and Central Asia. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and produces small to medium-sized apricots that are sweet and tangy in flavor. The tree has a spreading habit with a dense canopy of glossy green foliage, which turns vibrant shades of orange and red in the fall.