4 in 1 Fruit Cocktail #1

Description

This 4-in-1 Fruit Cocktail Tree brings together four different stone fruits and cherries on one compact, easy-to-manage dwarf rootstock. Each tree includes a unique combination of four of the following six varieties: Frost Peach, Puget Gold Apricot, Hardy Red Nectarine, Stella Cherry, Italian Prune, and Lapins Cherry. With staggered ripening times and excellent cross-compatibility, this tree delivers a long harvest season and an impressive variety of flavors in a small footprint.

Overview

• Four grafted varieties — chosen for flavor, compatibility, and balanced growth.
• Dwarf size — Krymsk 1 rootstock keeps the tree compact and ideal for small spaces.
• Extended harvest — midsummer into early fall depending on climate.
• Diverse fruit types — combines peach, apricot, nectarine, cherry, and plum.
• Perfect for home growers — one tree offering multiple flavors and uses.

Varieties Included

• Frost Peach — cold-hardy, productive, and known for sweet, juicy, classic peach flavor.
• Puget Gold Apricot — reliable in cooler climates; large, sweet, and richly flavored.
• Hardy Red Nectarine — firm, sweet, bright-red fruit; excellent fresh or for desserts.
• Stella Cherry — self-fertile, richly sweet dark cherry with dependable production.
• Italian Plum — classic prune-type plum; sweet, dense, perfect for fresh eating or drying.
• Lapin Cherry — large, firm, crack-resistant cherries; excellent flavor and heavy yields.

Note: Your tree will contain four of the six varieties listed above, depending on availability at the time of grafting.

Care & Growing Tips

• Plant in 1/2 day to full day of sun.
• Requires well-drained soil.
• Water consistently during the first 1–2 years after planting.
• Prune annually to balance the vigor of each graft.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus species
Site and Soil: Well-drained soil; 1/2 day to full sun
Hardiness (Temp): -10°F
Bearing Age: 2–3 years after planting
Rootstock: Krymsk 1 — Dwarf
Size at Maturity: 8–10 ft
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring (varies by graft)
Ripening Time: Mid-July through September (varies by fruit type and yearly climate)
Yield: Moderate to heavy cropping
Pests and Diseases: Standard stone fruit and cherry care; monitor for aphids, canker, and peach leaf curl
USDA Zone: 5–9

Additional Notes

• Grafts may grow at different rates—annual pruning keeps the tree balanced.
• Cherries may ripen earlier or later depending on heat accumulation each year.
• Fruit flavor and sweetness improve significantly as the tree matures.