Description
The Moorpark apricot tree is a popular, self-pollinating fruit tree that produces large, sweet, juicy apricot. Fruit: Large, golden-yellow apricots with deep orange flesh
- Flowers: Whitish-pink flowers that bloom in the spring
- Harvest: Ripe fruit is available from early July to early August
- Size: Can grow to be 15–20 ft tall and wide
- Sun: Prefers full sun
- Soil: Prefers deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Climate: Requires 600–700 hours of temperatures below 45ºF in the winter for buds to open in the spring
Pollination: Self-pollinating, but planting two varieties is recommended for a better cropThe Moorpark apricot tree is native to China, but was introduced to England in 1760 and named after the Moor Park estate in Hertfordshire where the trees first bore fruit. Today, Moorpark apricots are generally grown by small farms and home grower
Prunus armenica ‘Tomcot’
These huge (for an apricot!) luscious orange orbs are the first apricots to ripen each season. The firm orange flesh is delicious eaten fresh or dried. Select another apricot, perhaps one that ripens late, as a pollinizer. What a great way to extend your harvest!
Developed by WSU fruit breeder Tom Toyama from a cross made in 1970.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Mature Height: 12′
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: July
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Rootstock: St. Julian(Dwarf), Citation(Semi-Dwarf)
