Pluot Tree (Flavor Grenade)

Elongated green fruit with a red blush exterior when ripe. Crisp texture, explosive flavor. Taste test winner. Hangs on the tree for 4-6 weeks. Hardy to zone 6 and requires at least 300 chill hours below 45F. Harvests are late for pluot’s, in September. This pluot is not self-fertile and requires another variety. Such as Flavor King, Dapple Dandy or Santa Rosa plum. Likes full to half day sun.

Latin Name: Prunus salicina ‘Flavor Grenade’
Site and soil: Well-drained soil, full sun
Hardiness: 0°F to 10°F
Bearing Age: 2-4 years
Rootstock:
Size at Maturity: 12-15 feet
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Ripening Time: Late spring to early summer
Yield: High
Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant but monitor for pests
USDA Zone: 6-9