Belonging to the Prunus genus (Prunus armeniaca 'Tilton'), Tilton is a variety of Apricot.
A heavy bearing tree with fruit best for eating fresh. Ripens mid-season.
The Tilton apricot is the leading variety for freezing, drying, and canning. Tilton apricots are a unique looking apricot and are one of the most flavorful of all apricots. Their appearance is noted by having a slightly flatter shape with a “suture” line that goes halfway around the fruit. This longtime favorite is tender and juicy with a sweet-tart flavor. It has medium sized fruit that is heart shaped.
It has a light orange skin. The flesh is firm and flavorful and it has a golden color with a red blush. A vigorous tree which bears heavy crops and is resistant to late frosts. One of the earliest ripening fruits. Blooms very early and ripens late June to July.
*No pollinator needed *This variety is a Fruit that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Tilton normally reaches to a mature height of 14.62 feet (4.50 metres).
Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Tilton Apricot is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.
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