An old favourite apricot with large, richly flavoured, sweet orange fruit excellent fresh, dried or bottled. Self-fertile and best in districts with cold winters and dry springs to avoid blossom disease.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4.5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Moorpark Apricot
Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 4.5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White and pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Moorpark Apricot
Moorpark Apricot suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Moorpark Apricot does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Moorpark Apricot is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Moorpark Apricot after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Moorpark Apricot in the garden
Moorpark Apricot earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Moorpark Apricot with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Moorpark Apricot
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