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Apricot variety

Tilton

Also known as Tilton Apricot

The short answer

Tilton requires 600 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 5–9[1]. It is self-fertile[1].

Growing facts

Tilton growing facts
Chill requirement600 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 5–9[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile[1]
Harvest windowJuly[1]
Years to bearingNot published
Tilton apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Self-fruitful; considered the best apricot for canning, also excellent fresh or dried.[1]

A year with your Tilton

When the work happens for an apricot in USDA zone 7, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apricot in zone 7
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See the full month-by-month apricot calendar for zone 7 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Tilton need?
Tilton needs 600 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Tilton?
Tilton grows in USDA zones 5–9.
Is Tilton self-pollinating?
Tilton is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Tilton Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026