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MOORPARK Apricot Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark' is an heirloom variety renowned for its large, juicy fruits. The tree boasts beautiful blossoms in spring, culminating in a bountiful mid-summer fruit harvest. To ensure optimal pollination, planting alongside other apricot varieties is highly recommended.
The Moorpark Apricot produces some of the largest apricots available. The fruit is golden yellow to deep orange, often with a slight red blush on the side exposed to the sun. Its skin is velvety and smooth, while the flesh inside is rich orange, dense, and very juicy.
Moorpark apricots are famous for their exceptional flavor. They are intensely sweet, aromatic, and complex, with just enough tartness to balance the richness. Many growers and home gardeners consider Moorpark to be the best-tasting apricot variety, prized for its old-fashioned, robust flavor.
This variety is versatile — excellent for fresh eating right off the tree, but also outstanding for jams, preserves, baking, and drying because the rich flavor holds up well when cooked.
🌟 In short: Moorpark apricots are large, golden-orange fruits with a velvety skin, juicy orange flesh, and an unforgettable sweet-tart flavor — often regarded as the gold standard of apricots.
Key Features:
* Height: 15-20 feet
* Sunlight: Full sun
* USDA Zones: 5-9
