Apricot x 'Moorpark'

Apricot x 'Moorpark': Golden Apricots for Fresh and Dried Fruit

Moorpark produces large, golden-yellow apricots with sweet, juicy orange-yellow flesh. The freestone fruit usually ripens in mid-July and separates readily from its pit.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 4-5 m
• Spread: 3-4 m
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Enjoy Moorpark straight from the tree, preserve it or dry the fruit for later. Its combination of size and easily removed stones helps with kitchen preparation.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with roots clear of standing water. Protect blossom from frost where practical, thin tightly packed fruit and harvest once the golden skin and softening flesh indicate readiness.