The Tilton Apricot is the hardy and reliable workhorse of the apricot world, prized for its excellent flavor and remarkable tolerance to challenging conditions. This cold-hardy, late-blooming variety produces a consistent crop of medium-sized, attractive fruit with firm, sweet, and fine-textured flesh. Its exceptional resistance to spring frosts (thanks to late bloom) and good disease tolerance make it a top recommendation for gardeners in cooler, less predictable climates where other apricots might fail. Tilton proves that resilience and great taste can go hand in hand.

• Highly valued for its cold hardiness and very late bloom, providing excellent frost avoidance.

• Fruit is medium-sized, firm, and freestone with sweet, fine-grained, low-acid flesh.

• Self-pollinating and a consistent, reliable producer even in less-than-ideal climates.

• Shows good resistance to common apricot diseases like brown rot.

• A versatile all-purpose apricot for fresh eating and processing.

• A vigorous tree with a spreading growth habit.

Flavor Profile:

• Flavor: Sweet and rich with a classic apricot flavor and very low acidity.

• Texture: Firm, smooth, and very fine-grained.

• Best Uses: An excellent all-purpose apricot: great fresh, and particularly good for canning and freezing because its firm flesh holds shape well.