Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree

Chinese Mormon Apricot, also known as Chinese Apricot, is the apricot for difficult climates: early bearing, heavy producing, and recommended especially for areas prone to late spring frosts. It blooms late, giving its blossoms a better chance of avoiding frost damage, and its fruit is one of the earliest to ripen, arriving in early July. That combination makes it a smart choice for northern and high-elevation regions. The medium orange fruit has tender, yellow to light orange flesh that is sweet, full of flavor, and generally freestone, which makes it easy to use for canning, drying, and baking. Self-pollinating, bears in 2-4 years.

Late-Blooming for Frost-Prone Gardens

Apricots are among the first fruit trees to bloom, which leaves their blossoms exposed when a late spring frost arrives. Chinese Mormon blooms late, which is why it is recommended for difficult climates, especially those prone to late frosts. If unpredictable spring weather has cost you apricot crops before, this is the variety built for your garden.

Superb Flavor and Freestone Fruit

The fruit is of superb quality, with tender, yellow to light orange flesh that is full of flavor. Because it is generally freestone, the pit comes out easily, so it is simple to process whether you are canning, drying, or baking.

Early Bearing, Heavy Producing, Ripe in Early July

Chinese Mormon starts bearing early and produces heavily, and its early July harvest is one of the first of the fruit season. That makes it a great way to open your summer harvest, particularly in northern and high-elevation gardens where the growing season is shorter.

Why Growers Choose Chinese Mormon Apricot

• Blooms late to dodge spring frosts: recommended for difficult climates
• Ripens in early July: one of the earliest fruits of the season
• Tender, flavorful, generally freestone flesh: ideal for canning, drying, and baking
• Early bearing and heavy producing: generous crops from a reliable tree
• Self-pollinating, bears in 2-4 years: a good fit for northern and high-elevation gardens