Apricot Moorpark Dwarf 250mm

Apricot Moorpark Dwarf 250mm Pot

Popular dwarf apricot tree producing large sweet juicy fruit with deep orange skin and firm orange flesh.

Apricot Moorpark Dwarf is a highly productive low maintenance fruit tree ideal for backyards, pots and tubs where space is limited. The large oval fruit is perfect for eating fresh, stewing, jams, preserving, cooking and drying, making it an excellent all round apricot variety for home gardeners.

With beautiful spring blossom followed by heavy crops of delicious fruit, this compact tree is perfect for edible gardens, courtyards and small home orchards.

Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca Moorpark
Common Name: Dwarf Moorpark Apricot
Pot Size: 250mm
Fruit Colour: Deep Orange
Flesh: Firm Orange
Fruit Shape: Oval
Fruit Size: Large
Flavour: Sweet and Juicy
Position: Full sun
Height: Approx. 2.5m
Width: Approx. 2.5m
Harvest Time: Early January
Growth Habit: Compact dwarf tree
Features: Prolific bearer
Deciduous: Yes

Ideal Uses:
Backyard orchards
Large pots and tubs
Edible gardens
Patio fruit trees
Small gardens
Home fruit production

Fruit Uses:
Eating fresh
Stewing
Jams and preserves
Cooking
Drying apricots

Plant in well drained fertile soil in a sunny open position. Water regularly during establishment and fruit development for best crops. Feed with a quality fruit tree fertiliser in spring and late summer. Prune during winter to maintain shape and encourage healthy productive growth. Excellent for compact gardens and reliable home fruit production.