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Early Moorpark apricot

Early Moorpark
A traditional English apricot from the 19th century.

Early Moorpark apricot identification images

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USDA identification images for Early Moorpark

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2022 season

    • 9th March  2022  - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

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    Origins

    • Species: Prunus armeniaca - Apricot

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1750 - 1799
    • Fruit colour: Orange
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Popularity: Rarely grown
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Leaf/Flower sequence: Flowers appear first

    Using

    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Cropping: Light
    • Fruit persistence: Ripens over a period
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Food uses: Culinary
    • Food uses: Dual purpose
    • Picking period: mid-August

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Experienced
    • Flowering group: 4
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Vigour: Slightly large
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

    Climate

    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 6 (-23C)
    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Hot (>30C / 86F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good
    • Blossom wilt: Some resistance

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Early Moorpark apricot trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



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