Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 26, 2024

1. Apricot Marker

Inscription. Originating in Armenia; it's believed that Spanish missionaries carried seedlings of the plant to the colonies in the New World. The tree produces firm-fleshed apricots in summer, good for fresh-eating or drying. Partially self-fertile.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 39° 59.68′ N, 75° 11.419′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is on Greenland Drive, 0.1 miles west of Strawberry Mansion Bridge Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive, Philadelphia PA 19132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Apricot (here, next to this marker); Asian Persimmon (a few steps from this marker); Apple (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Apple (within shouting distance of this marker); Summerville-Abolitionist Activist / Strawberries + Cream = A Restaurant Retreat (within shouting distance of this marker); Strawberry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); William Lewis

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Strawberry Mansion Bridge (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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Apricot Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 26, 2024

2. Apricot Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.