Fruit Tree Apricot 5galApricot Fruit Tree (Prunus armeniaca) is native to Armenia but will be at home planted in your home orchard or garden. A hardy, deciduous tree that will give you plenty of sweet yet tart fruit and shade for generations to come. Apricot fruit trees thrive in full sun, requiring 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. They favor a sunny spot with well drained soil to ensure healthy growth, abundant fruit production, and optimal ripening of the apricots.