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Variety fit — Oregon

Can I grow Tilton apricot in Oregon?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7b and typical 2319 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Oregon’s main growing area (97031): zone 7b, ~2,319 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Tilton requirements vs. Oregon climate
Tilton chill requirement600 chill hours
Tilton hardinessUSDA zones 5–9
Oregon average chill (97031)2,319 hours (1,822–2,702 across 10 winters)
Oregon zone (97031)USDA zone 7b
Tilton apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Tilton apricot in Oregon?
Yes — Your zone 7b and typical 2319 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Tilton Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026