Description

The Moorpark Apricot is a majestic, historic variety known for producing the largest and arguably most luxurious fruits. This celebrated heirloom bears very large, deep orange apricots with a rich, spicy-sweet flavor often compared to tropical fruit or plums. Its juicy, tender flesh is incredibly fragrant and perfect for eating fresh off the tree. While its large size and late bloom (offering better frost avoidance) are assets, the tree itself is vigorous and sizable, requiring ample space to become the magnificent, heavy-producing centerpiece it is destined to be.

• Famous for producing the largest fruits of any commonly grown apricot variety.

• Flavor is exceptionally rich, sweet, and aromatic with distinctive spicy, almost plum-like notes.

• A late-blooming heirloom, offering better protection against spring frosts than early bloomers like Blenheim.

• Self-pollinating and a freestone with sweet kernels.

• Requires significant winter chill (~600 hours) and space, as the tree grows large and vigorous.

• Considered one of the very best varieties for eating fresh and drying.

Flavor Profile:

• Flavor: Intensely sweet and rich with complex, spicy, and tropical nuances.

• Texture: Juicy, tender, and melting.

• Best Uses: Primarily a sublime fresh-eating apricot. Also makes exceptional jam and dried fruit.