Moorpark Apricot Tree - Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark'

Moorpark Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark')

The Moorpark apricot is a prolific fruit-bearing tree celebrated for producing exceptionally large, sweet stone fruits that ripen from July through late August. This self-fertile variety thrives in most soil conditions and adapts well to various climates, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking reliable harvests. When you buy Moorpark apricot trees online from Florida Plant Nursery, you'll receive a mature, well-established specimen ready to fruit in its first growing season.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Moorpark apricot in a sunny location with excellent drainage to create a productive focal point in your garden or backyard orchard. The tree works beautifully as a standalone specimen or alongside other stone fruit varieties to increase cross-pollination and boost yield. Home bakers and preserves makers particularly value this tree for its abundant fruit, perfect for cobblers, jams, drying, and freezing.

Specifications

Height: 15–20 feet
Width: 12–15 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: 6–8 hours daily
Water: Weekly during growing season
Soil: Well-draining loam
USDA Zones: 5–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces jumbo-sized fruit with exceptional sweetness unavailable in most grocery stores
• Bears fruit reliably in year one with minimal maintenance required
• Self-fertile, eliminating the need for pollinator trees
• Packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants for nutritious fresh eating and preservation

Planting & Care

Plant in a hole slightly shallower than the root ball and twice as wide, loosening the surrounding soil to encourage root penetration. Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture by watering weekly, or less frequently if your area receives adequate rainfall. Hold off on fertilizer during fall planting; apply high-nitrogen fertilizer once the tree begins fruiting. Prune annually during dormancy in an open-center formation to maximize light penetration and fruit quality, waiting until late winter if you're in zone 6 or colder.