Wenatchee Apricot Tree

Wenatchee, also known as Wenatchee Moorpark, is a historic freestone apricot introduced in 1908. It produces large, oval fruit with yellow skin and flesh, suited to fresh eating, drying, and canning; the cultivar is self-compatible and is a long-time favorite in western Oregon and Washington. UC Davis lists its ripening about one week after Blenheim, while Dave Wilson Nursery gives a June harvest window for its Central California reference site. ## Garden Use Grow Wenatchee in a sunny home orchard, with enough room for its mature canopy and access for picking. Its flavorful fruit can be used fresh or preserved. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Apricots flower early and may lose flowers or young fruit to late frost, so avoid cold-air pockets. Winter chilling and spring weather affect fruit set and local harvest timing. ## Maintenance Prune to maintain a strong, open framework and remove dead or crossing branches. Thin a heavy crop if needed and monitor for common apricot pests and diseases.