Flower Of The Apricot Tree (prunus Armeniaca) - Prunus Armeniaca Is A Small Tree, 8–12 M (26–39 Ft) Tall, With A Trunk Up To 40 Cm (16 In) In Diameter And A Dense, Spreading Canopy. The Leaves Are Ovate, 5–9 Cm (2.0–3.5 In) Long And 4–8 Cm (1.6–3.1 In) Wide, With A Rounded Base, A Pointed Tip And A Finely Serrated Margin. The Flowers Are 2–4.5 Cm (0.8–1.8 In) In Diameter, With Five White To Pinkish Petals; They Are Produced Singly Or In Pairs In Early Spring Before The Leaves. The Fruit Is A Drupe Similar To A Small Peach, 1.5–2.5 Cm (0.6–1.0 In) Diameter (larger In Some Modern Cultivars), From Yellow To Orange, Often Tinged Red On The Side Most Exposed To The Sun; Its Surface Can Be Smooth (botanically Described As: Glabrous) Or Velvety With Very Short Hairs (botanically: Pubescent). Photo