Apricot Moorpark M-L
Apricot Moorpark M-L
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Apricot ‘Moorpark’, commonly known as Moorpark Apricot, is one of the most famous and traditional apricot varieties, cherished for its medium to large, golden-orange fruit with a rich, sweet, and aromatic flavor. The flesh is juicy and tender, making it perfect for fresh eating, drying, canning, and cooking. Its excellent taste and reliable performance have made it a favorite among gardeners for generations.
Moorpark Apricot is a hardy and productive tree that performs well in sunny, well-drained soil. It produces beautiful white blossoms in spring, followed by heavy crops of delicious apricots in mid-summer, making it both ornamental and fruitful.
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Mature height
4–5 m
Mature width
3–4 m
Spacing
4–5 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage with white spring blossoms; fruit golden-orange with tender, juicy flesh
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers in spring (September to October); fruit matures mid-summer (January to February)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Moderate. Requires regular watering during establishment and fruiting, annual pruning to improve airflow and shape, and mulching to conserve soil moisture. Protect ripening fruit from birds.
Root System
Moderately deep and fibrous. Best suited for gardens, orchards, and larger containers.