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Apricot 'Wenatchee Moorpark'

Prunusarmeniaca

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Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
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Species
armeniaca (ar-men-ee-AH-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

Recommended for western climates where spring rains and frosts limit apricot culture. Flavorful fruit used fresh, dried, canned. 700 hour...Read More

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