Name: Splash® Pluot Tree | Early Season Sweet-Tart Pluot
SKU: Pluot (Splash)
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Pluot (Splash)

Splash® Pluot opens the pluot season with bright, juicy fruit and refreshing sweet-tart flavor. Ripening in late June, it delivers colorful fruit and lively taste at a time when most stone fruit is just beginning.

Plum × apricot interspecific hybrid (Pluot®)
Early-season harvest among pluots
Red-purple skin with golden flesh
Refreshing sweet-tart flavor and very juicy texture
Best fruit set with a compatible pollination partner

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SKU: Pluot (Splash) Category: Pluot

Description

The medium-sized fruit develops red-purple mottled skin with golden flesh and a crisp, juicy texture. Unlike some pluots bred primarily for intense sweetness, Splash leans toward a balanced profile with bright acidity and refreshing character, making it a favorite for fresh eating.

Because of its early ripening window, Splash often provides the first taste of pluot season in the home orchard. Its vibrant flavor and attractive fruit make it a rewarding addition for growers who want an early interspecific harvest before the main pluot crop begins.

Overview

Plum × apricot interspecific hybrid (Pluot®)
Early ripening pluot variety
Red-purple skin with golden flesh
Juicy fruit with refreshing sweet-tart flavor
Pollination partner recommended for best fruit production

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus salicina × Prunus armeniaca ‘Splash’

Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil

Chill Requirement: Approx. 400–500 hours

Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zone 6

Rootstock: Myro 29C

Bearing Age: 1–3 years

Size at Maturity: Typically maintained around 12–15 ft with pruning

Bloom Time: Mid spring

Ripening Time: Early among pluots; typically late June in warm reference climates (varies by region)

Pollination: Requires a compatible pollination partner planted within 20–30 ft for best fruit set

Pests & Diseases: Standard stone fruit considerations; maintain good airflow for tree health

Yield: Moderate to good once established

Additional Notes

Grower’s Insight: Splash is valued for its bright, refreshing flavor and juicy texture, offering a different eating experience from the ultra-sweet pluots later in the season.
Regional Insight: In cooler or wetter spring climates such as the Pacific Northwest, coastal regions, or higher elevations, planting multiple compatible pluots nearby improves pollination reliability and crop size.
Ripening Context: Splash typically ripens before many popular pluots such as Flavor Queen, Dapple Dandy, and Flavor King.
Early ripening makes this variety especially appealing for extending the pluot harvest season in the home orchard.
Explore more interspecific hybrids in our collection: All Interspecific Hybrids

Planting & Care

At a Glance – Splash® Pluot

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Deep watering during establishment; deeper and less frequent once established
Size: Typically maintained around 12–15 ft with pruning
Pollination: Pollination partner recommended
Harvest: Early summer
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zone 6

Planting & Care – Splash® Pluot

Site Selection

Choose a location with plenty of sunlight to promote strong growth and fruit development.
Good airflow helps reduce disease pressure common to stone fruits.

Soil Preparation

Plant in well-drained soil to prevent root problems.
If soil is heavy or clay-based, consider slightly mounding the planting area to improve drainage.

Planting Instructions

Dig a hole roughly twice as wide as the root system.
Position the tree so the root flare sits at or slightly above surrounding soil level.
Backfill with native soil, water thoroughly, and apply mulch around the base.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing seasons while the tree establishes.
Once established, deep watering followed by drying intervals encourages strong root systems.

Pruning & Training

Prune annually to maintain structure, sunlight penetration, and fruiting wood.
Summer pruning can help manage vigor and tree size.

Harvest & Use

Harvest when fruit softens slightly and develops full sweetness.
Excellent for fresh eating thanks to its juicy, refreshing flavor.

General Tips

Thin fruit if trees set heavily to improve fruit size and prevent branch stress.
Early ripening makes Splash a great way to begin the pluot harvest season.

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