Moorpark Apricot trees consistently produce a bountiful harvest of the largest and sweetest apricots grown today! If you’ve never tasted an apricot fresh off the tree, then Moorpark apricots will absolutely redefine apricot flavor. Also known as Wenatchee or Wenatchee-Moorpark, Moorpark apricots are exceptionally sweet and fragrant while also maintaining an essential amount of acidity to create the classic and perfect apricot flavor. This pure golden fruit grows much larger than other apricots, typically reaching the size of a large peach! These beautiful golden apricots are well-adapted to rainy and windy climates, as well as unpredictable spring weather that can damage the delicate apricot blossoms. In fact, Moorpark is also one of the latest blooming apricot cultivars! The rare adaptability and resilience of this tree, combined with its exceptionally sweet and large fruit, has made Moorpark one of the most popular apricot trees for home orchards all across the country!
What’s great about the Moorpark (and Wenatchee) Apricot?
- Moorpark trees grow the largest and sweetest apricots known today!
- Exceptionally sweet, delicious, and classic apricot flavor of the same quality as Blenheim!
- Moorpark is a hardy and resilient cultivar that protects its delicate blossoms from unpredictable spring weather.
- One of the latest blooming apricot cultivars!
- Moorpark is self-pollinating!
Cold Hardiness Zones |
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Min. Temperature |
-20° F, (-29° C)
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Self-Pollinating |
Yes |
Botanical Name |
Prunus armeniaca 'Wenatchee Moorpark'
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Mature Height (ft.) |
10' - 15' |
Mature Width (ft.) |
8' - 12' |
Harvest Season |
Summer through Fall |
Recommended Spacing (ft.) |
8' - 20' |
Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 7 - 11 |
Fall through Spring
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Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 2 - 6
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Spring |
Optimal Soil Condition
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Acidic - Neutral
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Blossom Fragrance
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Strong
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Blossom Color |
White/Pink |
Fruit Color |
Golden, speckled red
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Tasting Notes |
Sweet, complex |
Flesh Color |
Creamy orange |