Arizona · Orchard fruit
Apricot season in Arizona
A few high-desert trees near Willcox but no dependable crop; market apricots come from California.
Where apricots really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the apricot harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Arizona does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are apricots grown commercially in Arizona?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. A few high-desert trees near Willcox but no dependable crop; market apricots come from California.
Where do the apricots in Arizona stores come from?
A few high-desert trees near Willcox but no dependable crop; market apricots come from California. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Arizona markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Arizona calendar always has something honest on the board.