Prunus sibirica, commonly known as Siberian apricot, is a species of shrub or small tree native to northern China, Korea, Mongolia, and eastern Siberia.

[3] It grows in the form of a small tree with spreading branches and reaches a height of 3 meters (10 ft).

[4][7][8] The fruits, maturing in early- to mid-summer,[4][7][8] are yellow to orange-red, but on the side facing the sun they are reddish.

The dry and densely textured flesh (mesocarp) easily separates from the stone (endocarp) and opens along the ventral suture at full maturity.

[9][10] The oil content of Prunus mandshurica seeds is significantly higher and also has potential as a source of biodiesel.