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Apricot variety

Wenatchee Moorpark

Also known as Wenatchee, Wenatchee Moorpark Apricot

The short answer

Wenatchee Moorpark requires 700 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 5–9[1]. It is self-fertile[1].
Wenatchee Moorpark growing facts
Chill requirement700 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 5–9[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile[1]
Harvest windowJune[1]
Years to bearingNot published
Wenatchee Moorpark apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar
  • Self-fruitful; long-time favorite in western Oregon and Washington and for other western climates where spring rains and frosts limit apricot culture.[1]

When the work happens for an apricot in USDA zone 7, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apricot in zone 7
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Prune
Thin
Spray timing
Harvest
Care

See the full month-by-month apricot calendar for zone 7

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How many chill hours does Wenatchee Moorpark need?
Wenatchee Moorpark needs 700 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Wenatchee Moorpark?
Wenatchee Moorpark grows in USDA zones 5–9.
Is Wenatchee Moorpark self-pollinating?
Wenatchee Moorpark is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

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