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Pluot Tree Five Gallon
Pluot is a unique new fruit derived from apricots and plums. Medium to large sized fruit with dark reddish purple skin, crimson flesh, very nearly freestone. Highly aromatic, very sweet, with an intense, exotic, fruity flavor. Month long harvest season. Keeps several weeks in refrigerator. Highly recommended for home orchards. Vigorous tree, moderately upright growth habit. Estimated chilling requirement 400 to 500 hours. Pollenizer required, such as Santa Rosa plum. Shipped as a potted five gallon tree in its original soil and container.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Something you gotta try, as suggested by one of my fruit tree suppliers, L.E. Cooke Company from Visalia California... “Plant 3 or 4 trees in the space of 1. Fruit trees are planted for the purpose of harvesting the reward of incredibly delicious tree ripened fruit. Why not extend this pleasure from 2-3 weeks to 10 to 12 weeks?” How is that done you ask? Read further…
The trees should be planted in a triangle (or box for 4) 24-30 inches apart and at a slight outward angle. The center limbs are pruned so that crossing limbs are removed. Otherwise, normal care is all that is necessary.
Pick a combination of varieties that are similar in growth habit and foliage texture. Varieties can be selected for mild winter areas, traditional fruit growing areas, mountains or deserts. Why not have fruit all summer long?
Apples….red, green and yellow, or early, mid and late season. Apricots...June, July and August ripening. Cherries...early June ripening, mid June ripening and a sweet pollinator. Plums...red meat, purple meat and yellow meat.... I think you get the picture. Just have fun!
