Moorpark Apricot Tree

Black walnuts are known to have allelopathic effects on many plants and the toxic/growth inhibitor agent(s) reach the soil mostly at the walnuts root growth zone. Leaching from fallen leaves may be suspect as well. If the nearby walnut just recently stretched into your tree's root zone (roots do not only grow to the drip line,but well beyond) then this might explain the initial health with later year's die-off. Check with your county extension or OHIO STATE U. Paula P

Apricot trees will bloom earlier than most other fruit trees, in general. If we're only comparing apricots to apricots, then Moorpark is a mid-to-late blooming variety compared to other apricot varieties.

Hi, Pam
Fall is best for planting, since you don't have to water it as much.We placed fish guts in the hole and is about 6 feet tall by now. It is growing like crazy, we had to trim it 4 times already. No fruit yet, we had frost this spring right at the flowering time. So we hope for next spring. Can't wait to taste the fruits. We had our apricot trees before, but sold the house right after we had fruits. Excellent apricots. Since then, we're spoiled, last time we got them at the grocery store had to throw them out, fake apricots.
Wish you good weather,
Adrian

It is cold hardy however Apricots bloom early so late frost could possibly be an issue. I recommend reaching out to your county extension to see if growing apricots in your area has been successful. They do require full sun meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is best.

Currently these are only offered in the bareroot variety. If you would like us to ship your order at a different time, please contact our Customer Support Team at 800.325.4180. We would be glad to help you arrange what suits you and your growing zone best.

They are both freestone variaties.

This tree is grafted. If you want more information about grafted trees please read our article, The Science of Grafted Fruit Trees: http://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/science-of-grafting

We've had our tree a year. It's been a fast grower with vigorous top growth. No suckers. Unfortunately, we had a really late freeze so no fruit for us this year :(

sounds like a fungus is attacking the tree. Spray the tree with a copper fungicide.

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!