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Rosaceae
Fruit trees
Apricot 'Tilton'
Hardiness
Hardiness zones 3–9
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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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite/pink (spring)
Foliage colorGreen (spring–summer)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSweet orange fruits, juicy flesh
Maximum height5–8 m (16–26 ft)
Maximum width4–6 m (13–20 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneHardiness zones 3–9
Minimum temperature-30°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
