• Fruit: Heart-shaped, golden-yellow with a red blush, sweet/tart flavor, excellent for canning/drying/fresh eating.
• Size: Ultra-dwarf varieties stay small (5-8 ft), ideal for pots or patios, while standard dwarfs reach 12-15 ft.
• Pollination: Self-fertile, meaning one tree produces fruit, but another nearby variety boosts yields.
• Hardiness: Hardy, blooms later than many, making it resistant to late frosts, requires 600-700+ chill hours.
• Uses: Fresh eating, jams, canning, freezing, drying. 
• Sunlight: Full sun (6-8+ hours).
• Soil: Well-draining, average to slightly acidic, enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
• Location: Sheltered spot, especially in hot climates, needs good airflow

Prunus sp. 'Tilton'