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Apricot variety

Moorpark

Also known as Moorpark Apricot

The short answer

Moorpark requires 600 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 6–9[1]. It is self-fertile[1].

Growing facts

Moorpark growing facts
Chill requirement600 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 6–9[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile[1]
Harvest windowJuly[1]
Years to bearingNot published
Moorpark apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Self-fruitful, long-time favorite apricot with exceptionally rich flavor.[1]

A year with your Moorpark

When the work happens for an apricot in USDA zone 8, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apricot in zone 8
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See the full month-by-month apricot calendar for zone 8 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Moorpark need?
Moorpark needs 600 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Moorpark?
Moorpark grows in USDA zones 6–9.
Is Moorpark self-pollinating?
Moorpark is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Moorpark Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026