Variety fit — British Columbia

Can I grow Wenatchee Moorpark apricot in British Columbia?

The verdict

Yes

Based on British Columbia’s main growing area (V1Y): zone 7a, ~2,360 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Wenatchee Moorpark requirements vs. British Columbia climate
Wenatchee Moorpark chill requirement	700 chill hours
Wenatchee Moorpark hardiness	USDA zones 5–9
British Columbia average chill (V1Y)	2,360 hours (1,639–2,811 across 10 winters)
British Columbia zone (V1Y)	USDA zone 7a

Wenatchee Moorpark apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Can I grow Wenatchee Moorpark apricot in British Columbia?: Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 2360 chill hours both suit this variety.

[1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
[2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
[3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Wenatchee Moorpark Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026