SuperTrees Nursery
Mormon Apricot
Mormon Apricot
- Prunus armeniaca 'Mormon'
8 in stock
- Tree Categories: Fruit Trees, Flowering Trees, and Ornamental Trees
- Mature Tree Height: Less than 20 feet tall | Mature Tree Width: 10-20 feet wide
- Tree Growing Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, and Zone 8
If you live in an area prone to late spring frosts, the Mormon Apricot is your garden’s new best friend. Known for being exceptionally cold-hardy and reliable, this variety blooms later than most apricots, protecting its delicate blossoms from a surprise freeze. When summer arrives, you’ll be rewarded with a heavy crop of small-to-medium, orange fruit with a sweet, classic flavor and smooth texture. These apricots are "free-stone," meaning the pit pulls away easily, making them a dream for home canning, drying, or snacking straight off the branch.
Beyond the harvest, the Mormon Apricot is a beautiful ornamental addition to any landscape. In early spring, it is draped in a stunning cloak of fragrant white and pink flowers. Its compact, rounded shape fits comfortably into smaller backyards or suburban lots without overwhelming the space. Because it is self-fertile, you only need one tree to enjoy a bounty of fruit, though planting two will often increase your yield. Rugged, productive, and beautiful, the Mormon Apricot brings the taste of the orchard to even the toughest growing zones.