Tilton Apricot
Prunus armeniaca 'Tilton'
SKU
06110
An all-time favorite for flavor, offering large, firm fruit, golden in color with a red blush. Tilton is excellent eaten fresh and considered the best for freezing, drying and canning. Self fertile/mid-season. An excellent pollenizer for other varieties. This vigorous, adaptable tree is hardy and resistant to late frosts. Recommended winter chill: 600 hours below 45°F.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PROO-nus ar-men-ee-AH-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 15-25 ft. tall and wide, with a dense, symmetrical crown. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Edible, Fall Color, Sustainable, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Requires less water once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Best fruit production with winter chill of 600 hours below 45°F.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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