Botanical profile

Prunus armeniaca 'Tilton'

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

Prunus armeniaca 'Tilton' is a highly valued apricot tree in home orchards and productive gardens, known for its generous production of sweet and juicy fruits from mid-season. This vigorous cultivar features a spreading, well-balanced crown, ideal for small family orchards or fruit hedges. Its bright green foliage creates a beautiful backdrop in spring and summer, accompanied by magnificent delicate flowers in early spring that herald the promise of abundant harvests. Tolerant of well-drained soils and preferring a sunny exposure, 'Tilton' combines excellent fertility, superior taste qualities, and hardiness suited to cool climates, making it an attractive choice for fresh fruit enthusiasts in Quebec.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Hardiness zones 3–9
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular to moderate
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/pink (spring)
Fruiting
Sweet orange fruits, juicy flesh
Foliage color
Green (spring–summer)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Extended / rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
5–8 m (16–26 ft)
Width
4–6 m (13–20 ft)
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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