Apricot x 'Tilton'

Apricot x 'Tilton': Heart-Shaped Apricots for Preserving

Tilton carries light orange, heart-shaped apricots with firm golden flesh and a sweet flavour touched by tartness. Its July harvest is particularly useful for storing summer fruit in the kitchen.

Plant Characteristics:

• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Choose Tilton for drying, freezing and canning, as well as enjoying a fresh apricot crop. This self-pollinating selection can fruit without a second cultivar.

Care Instructions: Grow in a sunny position with consistent moisture and free drainage. Thin a heavy crop to prevent overcrowding, and gather the fruit as its colour and aroma develop rather than waiting for it to fall.