Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree

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Description

The Chinese Apricot Tree is an early bearing, heavy producing variety that is recommended for difficult climates (especially those prone to late spring frosts). It blooms late and is also one of the earliest ripening fruits, making this tree ideal for more northern and high-elevation regions.

The fruit has a tender, yellow to light orange flesh that is full of flavor — Chinese Apricot fruit is of superb quality, and generally freestone, making it easy to use in canning, drying, or in baked goods.

Chinese Apricot fruit ripens in early July. This is a self-pollinating variety.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink, White
Bloom Time Late
Fruit Color Orange
Fruit Size Medium
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 7
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest July
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Years to Bear 2 - 4

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 7
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow apricot trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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18 Questions
Why did you choose this?

Looks like an interesting fruit tree.

Sounded like you might work in my climate

Later bloom to reduce risk of frost in the area. Proven winner.

Hardy

Is this variety also referred to as "sweet pit" "Mormon" or "Large Early Montgamet Apricot?"

To the best of my knowledge they are not referenced as those names.

Does this apricot require chill hours? Is it suitable for zone 8a?

The Chinese Apricot is good in zones 4-8 and requires up to 700 chill hours.

Any semi dwarf ?

I don't know, my Chinese Apricot tree died this spring, right after it leafed out. The Moorpark Apricot tree I planted next to it also died at about the same time. The rootstock of both trees sprouted up after the grafted Apricot trees died and are growing just fine. They are now both about three feet tall.

How big is this tree?

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 15 - 20' tall x 15 - 20' wide.

When will it fruit?

We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 2-5 years to bear.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

Is more than one tree needed to pollinate?

We appreciate you reaching out to us. Apricots are self pollinating and do not require another variety to bear fruit. However planting a second variety will increase your crop yield.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

Many of the different apricot varieties are described as having beautiful foliage. Does the Chinese Mormon apricot have comparable foliage?

Yes, the Chinese Mormon apricot (also known as the Hardy Apricot) has attractive foliage, though it may not be as ornamental as some other apricot varieties cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal. Here are some characteristics of its foliage:

Foliage Features:
Shape and Size: The leaves of the Chinese Mormon apricot are typically ovate with a pointed tip, similar to other apricot varieties. They are medium-sized and smooth in texture.

Color: The foliage is a bright green during the growing season, offering a lush, vibrant appearance that enhances its overall appeal.

Fall Color: While it does produce fall colors, they may be less striking compared to varieties specifically known for their ornamental qualities. The leaves often turn shades of yellow or pale orange before falling.

Durability: As a cold-hardy variety, the Chinese Mormon apricot's foliage is resilient and adapts well to harsher climates, making it a good choice for regions with more challenging growing conditions.

Hi I’m looking at the ChinMormon apricots and the smaller size is out of stock .  Is there a list I could get on or maybe an alert I could get- to be able to get the smaller( cheaper) one once it becomes available?

I am sorry we are sold out of the option you are looking for. Currently our alert system is not set up to notify by size but only by variety at this time

Is this the Prunus armeniaca which is also known as a sweet pit which has an edible seed?

I do not believe so as the only =variety we offer with an edible pit is the sweetheart apricot.

What is the Latin Binomial for this Chinese apricot?  Is it Grafted?

The latin name is Prunus armeniaca and the cultivar is Chinese Mormon. This is a grafted tree.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 21, 2025
The apricot tree is doing extremely well in establishing due to regular rain. It seems to be a strong plant anyway but the rain is helping a lot,
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 12, 2025
Good choice
3 years old growing very well. Needed it to help with an old apricot tree to produce more and it seems to be working this year will be the test.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 12, 2024
Great Service
I bought Chinese tree this year from Stark Brothers. It arrived in good shape and it was approximately 4 ft. The growth was astonishing which was 4 feet in one year. I am hoping next year the total height will be 12 feet.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 6, 2024
This little tree is growing fast! It is beautiful.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 8, 2024
So pleased!
I purchased this tree and another about 2- 2.5 months ago. Shipping was a little slow, but package arrived in good shape And well packed. Both trees were of a nice size, between three and half and four feet tall, not including roots. This apricot is off To an excellent start! It was bare root when it arrived, has totally leafed out, and is branching like crazy. I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I have purchased trees from stark brothers before and would do so again!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 8, 2024
Received my order early, received a really nice bare root tree, also purchased a planting kit, very happy with my purchase
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 8, 2024
Tree arrived in great shape and since planting in the early Spring (2024) has had fast development and growth. Have purchased many bare root trees from Stark's and they have all done excellent. This tree though, seems to be growing with rocket fuel . Think I can taste those apricots already.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 9, 2023
Chinese apricot
This tree has grown 2.5 feet so far and keeps putting out new leaves. It arrived a little early to plant here in SW Montana zone 5b, so I stuck it in some soil in the greenhouse and it immediately started sprouting leaves. I planted on the north side of the house so that it will hopefully flower a little later in the spring. So far, I'm super happy!
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 27, 2022
Perfect Apricot Tree for colder climates.
Also received after the Winter cold snap, increased in size over 60% through the Spring and Summer. We have a very mature tree that this will supplement.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 25, 2022
So far this tree is thriving and has no disease. It has not fruited yet. Looking forward to next year.