Description
This 4 in 1 combination pluot tree includes all four flagship pluots from the Zaiger breeding program—each chosen for a distinct eating experience. From bold sweet-tart flavor to deep, complex richness and crisp, candy-sweet texture, the progression delivers variety without requiring multiple trees.
For growers with limited space who still want the full pluot experience, this combination offers one of the most efficient and rewarding ways to enjoy extended harvests and consistent cross-pollination.
Overview
- Four pluot varieties grafted onto one tree
- Designed for extended harvest and peak fresh eating
- Wide range of flavors, sweetness, and textures
- Semi-dwarf habit suitable for home orchards
- Cross-pollination between grafts improves reliability
Varieties Included
- Flavor Supreme — Mid-season pluot with bold sweet-tart flavor, dark skin, and deep red flesh.
- Dapple Dandy — Crisp-textured pluot with high sweetness and distinctive mottled skin, best eaten firm-ripe.
- Flavor King — Late-season benchmark pluot known for rich, complex flavor and dense, juicy flesh.
- Flavor Queen — Exceptionally sweet, green-skinned pluot with a clean, refreshing finish.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Prunus salicina × Prunus armeniaca (pluot hybrid)
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Chill Requirement: Approx. 400–600 hours (variety dependent)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9
Rootstock: Citation (semi-dwarf)
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically maintained at 10–14 ft tall and wide with pruning
Flowering Time: Mid to late flowering (within plum / pluot types)
Ripening Time: Mid through late season; staggered harvest across varieties
Pollination: Self-fertile overall; cross-pollination between grafts improves yield
Pests & Diseases: Standard plum and pluot considerations; good airflow and pruning are important
Yield: Productive once established; thinning recommended
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: Combination pluots shine in regions with unpredictable spring weather. Multiple grafted varieties increase overlap during bloom, which helps compensate for limited pollinator flight in cool or rainy conditions—especially valuable in coastal and maritime climates.
- Regional Insight: In the Puget Sound and other cool, wet-spring regions, pluot bloom can coincide with limited pollinator flight. Multiple grafted varieties help, but supporting early-season pollinators further improves success.
- Cool-Spring Pollination Tip: Encourage early pollinators with companion blooms and habitat, plant additional pluots or Japanese plums nearby when possible, and avoid insecticide sprays during bloom.
- Annual pruning is essential to keep all grafts balanced and productive.
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