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Moorpark Apricot Tree

Name: Moorpark Apricot Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MAT.JA.12.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Apricot Trees

The most commonly grown apricot in the UK. Large, sweet golden yellow apricots with a rich aroma

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, St. Julien A (semi-vigorous), 12L pot

£85

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size St Julien A (or Torinel) 6-8m in 10 years

Fruit Dual purpose, Cooking and Eating

Pollination group Self Fertile

Cropping period July/August

Description

Prunus armeniaca ‘Moorpark’ is the most popular and commonly grown apricot variety in the UK, and for good reason. This very reliable small to medium sized tree produces large, golden-yellow apricots with a sweet, juicy flesh and rich aroma. Ripening in August, ‘Moorpark’ apricots are ideal for eating fresh, cooking into jams, or baking into sweet treats. We think they’re delicious baked into cobblers, but they can also be dried for a tasty, nutritious snack. This apricot variety is self-fertile, meaning no other trees are needed for pollination, making ‘Moorpark’ an excellent choice for gardens with limited space.

Offering plenty of interest beyond its fruits, Apricot ‘Moorpark’ grows dainty white, pink-tinged blossom in spring, which emerge from deep pink/red buds for a lovely floral display. The flowers are followed by lush green leaves, which are finely serrated with a pointed tip. Prunus armeniaca ‘Moorpark’ prefers a full sun and ideally sheltered position, as well as a moist, well-draining soil.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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