The Moorpark Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark') is a classic heritage variety that dates back to the 1600s. It's known for producing large, sweet, juicy fruits with a distinctive apricot-orange color and a red blush. It's self-fertile, meaning you only need one tree to produce fruit. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Requires 600-700 chill hours.
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Origins: |
Central Asia |
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Height: |
15’ - 20’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
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Spacing: |
20’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Needs regular watering. Apricots have a lot of pest and disease issues and may need regular treatment. Potential issues include scales, borers, mites, aphids, leaf spots and rots. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Strawberry, Peach, Apple
IMAGES: Moorpark apricot photos by Foundation Plant Services, University of California, Davis and Dave Wilson Nursery.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
