Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Gold Kist')
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The ‘Gold Kist’ apricot, like most apricot varieties, originates from the **Central Asia** region. More specifically:
* **Wild apricots are native to an area encompassing China, Central Asia, and the Middle East.**
* ‘Gold Kist’ is a specific cultivar that was bred and developed in **California, USA**, however, it is still considered a Central Asia plant as that is where the species and it’s genetics originate.
Therefore, while ‘Gold Kist’ was developed in the US, its genetic heritage lies firmly in Central Asia.