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Variety fit — Quebec

Can I grow Tilton apricot in Quebec?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5a and typical 1364 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Quebec’s main growing area (J0J): zone 5a, ~1,364 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Tilton requirements vs. Quebec climate
Tilton chill requirement600 chill hours
Tilton hardinessUSDA zones 5–9
Quebec average chill (J0J)1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters)
Quebec zone (J0J)USDA zone 5a
Tilton apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Tilton apricot in Quebec?
Yes — Your zone 5a and typical 1364 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Tilton Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026