This fruit is primarily found in countries bordering the Mediterranean, but can adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions, from relatively cool and rainy to warm and dry climates. It grows best in deep, warm, permeable hillside soil with a medium texture.
This oval-shaped fruit has an orange-yellow colour, often accompanied by bright red shades over certain parts of its surface.
The orange flesh is relatively firm and has a high sugar content well-balanced by its level of acidity.

The production of apricots in the Naturitalia system comes from suitable areas in northern and southern Italy.