Moorpark Apricot

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Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8

Average shipping height: 3' - 4'

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This fruit tree is known for its juicy, sweet-tasting apricots that are good for fresh eating, canning or drying. Harvest time spans from early July to early August, but the fruit does not ripen all at once. Beyond bearing fruit, the tree is also considered an attractive landscape tree, with its spring bloom of whitish-pink flowers.

Produces large yellow apricots with a sweet taste — great for fresh eating, canning, and drying
Is self-fertile, but planting two varieties is recommended for a better crop
Blooms whitish-pink early in the season and yields ripe fruit from July to late August
Will be delivered at a height of 3'–4'

Spacing Guide for Fruit Trees

The Moorpark Apricot Grows in zones 4 - 8

Your Tree’s Personality

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Fast

Scientific Name

Prunus armeniaca

Mature Height

15' - 20'

Mature Spread

15' - 20'

Shipping Height

3' - 4'

Sun Preference

Full Sun

Soil Preference

Acidic, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Silty Loam, Well Drained

History/Lore

Native to China, this apricot was introduced into England before 1688 by Lord Anson, an English Admiral. He planted them at his estate—Moor Park—in Herefordshire.

Planting Instructions