Mormon Apricot

Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca 'Mormon'

Also Known As

Prunus armeniaca 'Chinese'
Prunus armeniaca 'Mormon/Chinese'
APRICOT

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Mormon Apricot plant details

Mormon Apricot is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mormon Apricot

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mormon Apricot

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Frost-resistant buds make this cold-hardy tree a good selection for late frost areas. Developed in Utah, this medium-sized, spreading tree bears good crops (up to 50 pounds) of sweet and juicy, mid-season, orange-skinned, clingstone apricots with excellent flavor at a young age. It also features a 'sweet pit' that can be eaten like an almond; self-fertile and requires 700 chill hours (below 45°). S/M