Category: Stone fruits

The plum belongs to the botanical genus *Prunus*, which encompasses more than 400 species of flowering shrubs and trees. This diverse group, often called the plum family, includes many common and commercially important stone fruits enjoyed around the world, from sweet peaches to tart cherries.

Apricots are a type of fruit cultivated for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence tracing them back over 6,000 years. You might be surprised to learn that what category do apricots fall under is a specific botanical classification that places them in the same family as peaches, plums, and cherries.