Apricot Moorpark Perennial Prefers sandy-loam or loamy soils

Prefers sandy-loam or loamy soils with a pH of 6

which is essential for sweetening Brown Turkeys

Fruit is usually harvested in late fall/winter once the rind is bumpy and dark green

Prune out infected branches several inches below the canker and sanitize your tools

it is remarkably shade-tolerant and can grow successfully in partial shade

Apricot Moorpark Perennial Prefers sandy-loam or loamy soilsThe Moorpark Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a historic heirloom variety that has been a gold standard for flavor since the late 18th century. It is famously associated with Admiral Lord Ansons estate (Moor Park) and is often cited in classic literature, including Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, for its superior fruit quality. Moorpark Apricot trees produce large, smooth freestone apricots with fuzzless, deep yellow skin and deep orange flesh. Its