Wenatchee Moorpark Apricot Tree
Description
The Wenatchee Moorpark Apricot tree is a heavy bearer of large, oval, freestone fruit with yellow-orange skin and flesh. Known as a reliable and prolific producer, expect a generous bounty of fresh, juicy apricots every year, ripening from July to late August. This variety is particularly well-suited for drying and home canning or eating right from the branches.
The Wenatchee Moorpark Apricot was introduced in 1908 by C&O Nursery and is a longtime favorite in western Oregon and Washington. Like the famed Moorpark Apricot, Wenatchee Moorpark is prized for its ability to thrive in climates that have very wet springs. This apricot tree is recommended for western climates where spring rains and frosts limit apricot culture.
Wenatchee is a great pollinator for late-blooming apricots. It is self-pollinating with estimated chill hours of 700. Perfect for adding interest to your landscape, enjoy this edible ornamental and the large harvest of fruits for years to come!
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Late |
| Chill Hours | 700 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| 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 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
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.
Questions & Answers
My location can vary widely in terms of last frost and commonly has cold winds in spring so we will still occasionally lose much of a crop . I grew up with apricots at 4000 ft (now at 1500 ft) so we more frequently lost crops. If one is to grow apricots in our area this is the best choice (I am only 32 miles from Wenatchee, WA in straight line)
Generally, a stone fruit tree doesn’t have particularly deep roots. 18-36 inches deep. Also, most stone fruit trees don’t usually develop a deep tap root. Typically roots seek out moisture and nutrition, and the roots extend out from the trunk to a shallow depth.
If this is just temporary that can be a great option until ready to plant but You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
Unfortunatley we will not know spring inventory until around the begining of January.
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It is hard to say for sure as I have no idea what the root stock used on that variety would be. In most cases apricots are self pollinating so there really is not a reason to worry unless you were using 2 for a larger crop yeild.
Hi Joe, At this time we will not have this variety in a dwarf size this coming spring. But that could change so please don't hesitate to check later around Feb or March.
The final color, taste and appearance of any fruit variety at maturity is influenced by many factors other than the inherent genetic characteristics described in our descriptions. And everyone's taste is a bit different. I've personally never tasted the two but I've found online where others have noted that the Wenatchee Apricot is similar to the Moorpark in flavor.
They typically mature to be 15 - 20' tall x 15 - 20' wide.
Customer Reviews
Never grew. Waste of money for me.
To replace a tree from another nursery that died. The nectarine tree from Stark is so superior to the other trees, that I've decided to order from Stark from now on.
good wright up and is hardy
Rabun is the wettest county in Georgia, needed a Apricot the could take the wet springs and frosts.
Tired of plants dying after purchased. Trying stark now