©2017 The Burchell Nursery, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Considerations for Tilton Apricot USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Uses: Fresh Eating, Canning / Preserves Harvest Period: Late Bloom Period: Early Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Origin Date: 1945 and beyond Storage: A few weeks Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 1-3 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft. Tender and juicy, the Tilton has long been a leading apricot for freezing, drying and canning. Early harvest. Buy two trees or try another variety to extend your harvest. Excellent for freezing, drying or canning. Stark Tilton: Sungold: plum-size, bright orange apricot with a sweet, mild flavor. Citation (semi-dwarf, 3/4 of standard size), WHILE DWARFING ROOTSTOCKS HAVE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES, ROOTSTOCKS SHOULD BE SELECTED PRIMARILY FOR ADAPTABILITY TO THE SOIL AND CLIMATE OF THE PLANTING SITE. considering. Persian apricot. ‘Tilton’ is a late bloomer that will produce a heavy crop late in the summer. Royal, Blenheim, Perfection, and Derby Roal are most susceptible to this fungal infection. Add Chinese Mormon and Tilton Apricot trees in cold winter zones to mitigate the risk of late frosts. Late ripening. if the tree is planted with a second tree. Early July in Central Calif. 600 hours. The Tilton is also a middle of the season apricot. Cold hardy to zone 7. Tilton Apricot features heart-shaped fruit that has a light golden hue with just a hint of rosy blush. Golden Amber* 4 th week of July. There are many more types of apricot, with flavors ranging from sweet to tart. A vigorous, adaptable tree, blossoms are resistant to late frosts, producing heavy fruit set and heavy crop. Harvest Period : Early July. Only late apricot recommended. The timing and sequence of steps are of critical importance--. The apricot harvest occurs mid to late summer. Personality: Sweet, juicy, rich flavor one of the best. Cold hardy to zone 7. Apricot Trees - Point of Sale Flyers. Susceptible to bacterial canker, shot hole fungus, brown rot and peach twig borer. Medium to large, firm, rich flavor -one of the best. Pink Spring Flowers. These early years are when the tree is growing foliage. Spread a 1- to 2-inch layer of mulch over the cleared area with a rake. Pui Sha Sin has excellent exotic flavor. Midseason harvest. This will keep skins from getting tough in the freezer. Please be advised we recommend dwarf trees are staked permanently due to trees producing high crop loads. One of the earliest varieties, resistant to late frosts. Medium to large, firm, rich flavor - one of the best. Somewhat brown rot resistant. The ripe fruit can be kept longer if refrigerated. Will Produce Fruit In: 3-5 years. The trees can live for up to 75 years. Sell the Edibles! Sun-Glow: very colorful fruit. One of the world's best varieties for canning, the Tilton Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Tilton') is also superb as a fresh eating variety, and dries just beautifully. A new apricot tree requires three to four years before it will produce fruit. "Apricot" is an apple I found as a chance seedling in the 1980s. Apricot trees explode with fragrant white blossoms in early Spring and grow quickly so they are attractive in landscaping. This type of apricot is also a freestone, and they are typically ready to harvest in June. Trevatt is an excellent eating apricot and also great for bottling and preserving. Relative pest and disease tolerances for DWN almond rootstocks. Brief Views are a quick way to scan the catalog for stone fruit varieties of interest based on key characteristics, chilling requirement, and harvest date. Tilton apricot would be your choice if very large fruit is your passion. For mature trees, water every 10 to … Large, orange fruit with firm, sweet flesh. The current crop will have larger, more succulent fruits and the moisture will help strengthen the buds for the next year's yield. 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