Botanical profile

Prunus armeniaca 'Morden'

Latin name
Prunus armeniaca Morden
Common name
Apricot 'Morden'
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus armeniaca ‘Morden’, known as the 'Morden' apricot, is a hardy fruit variety specifically developed for colder climates, ideal for home orchards and productive gardens in Quebec. Renowned for its generous spring blossoms, this apricot tree produces juicy, golden-orange fruits that are delicious fresh, in jams, or preserved. Its moderate growth and rounded habit offer a harmonious form that blends well into residential landscapes while providing seasonal decorative interest. Easy to grow when planted in full sun in well-drained soil, 'Morden' combines productivity, cold resistance, and taste quality, making it a prime choice for fruit lovers and small family orchards.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Hardiness zones 3–9
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White (spring)
Fruiting
Golden orange apricots, juicy and flavorful
Foliage color
Green (summer) → light yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Open canopy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 m (13 ft)
Width
11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Apricot
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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