Dapple Dandy Pluot® Tree
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Description
A heavy producer of colorful, interesting fruits!
The Dapple Dandy Pluot® tree is a new and distinct variety of interspecific plums. This hybrid’s fruit are referred to as ‘dinosaur eggs’ due to the pale green to yellow coloring with red molting. The flesh is a creamy pink color with a spicy, plum-apricot flavor and a nice acid to sugar balance.
The large clingstone fruits ripen in July – the perfect time for a juicy summer snack! Dapple Dandy Pluots® are wonderful when eaten fresh, but are versatile enough to be made into jams, pies, and as additions to salads. The pluots have great storage qualities as well.
Dapple Dandy is a vigorous and upright growing tree. This stone fruit tree requires 400-500 chill hours. Pollinate with another pluot or Santa Rosa plum for best fruit set.
Plant this unique fruit tree in full sun with well-draining soil and you will be rewarded with large crops of fruit you can’t get at the store!
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 400 - 500 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late July/early August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow plum trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
