Early Moorpark apricot
Prunus armeniaca 'Early Moorpark'
USDA zones6 to 6
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Early Moorpark' apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Early Moorpark') is a tree for food gardens and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. White flowers open from early to late spring and draw butterflies and bees. The tree is grown for fresh eating and cooking, and it is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit alone. Pick the fruit in mid season and eat it within about 1 week.
Pairs well with Rowan, Perennial candytuft, Ornamental onion, and Calendula.
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