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Pluot 'Dapple Dandy'
Pluot 'Dapple Dandy'
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Estimated winter chill: 400–500 hours
Actual performance depends on winter temperatures, site and care; this is not a crop guarantee.
Chill hours and South Orange County microclimates. Cultivar reference.
Pollination: compatible partner required
Flavor King, Flavor Supreme, Santa Rosa, Catalina or Burgundy.
Choose a compatible cultivar with overlapping bloom at your site. A second tree of the same cultivar is not a substitute.
Experience the best of both worlds with the Dapple Dandy Pluot, a stunning hybrid fruit that combines the sweetness of a plum with the juiciness of an apricot. Perfect for home orchards and edible landscapes, this vigorous tree produces beautiful, richly colored fruits that are as delicious as they are eye-catching.
🌳 Tree Features
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Mature Size: 12–15 ft tall × 10–12 ft wide
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Light: Full sun
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Water: Moderate; regular irrigation during fruiting season
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Pollination: A compatible pollenizer is required: Flavor King, Flavor Supreme, Santa Rosa, Catalina or Burgundy
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USDA Zones: 5–9
🍈 Fruit Characteristics
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Skin: Attractive dappled red and green
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Flesh: Sweet, juicy, and firm
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Flavor: A perfect balance of plum tartness and apricot sweetness
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Harvest Time: Mid to late summer
🌱 Why You’ll Love It
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Produces abundant, flavorful fruit perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserves
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Self-pollinating, ideal for small yards and container orchards
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Adds ornamental beauty with spring blossoms and colorful fruit
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Low-maintenance once established
🪴 Planting & Care
Your 15-gallon Dapple Dandy Pluot arrives ready to plant. Select a sunny location with well-draining soil. Prune annually to shape the tree and encourage new fruiting wood. Mulch and water regularly during the first growing season for best results.
Botanical Name: Prunus hybrid ‘Dapple Dandy’
Common Name: Dapple Dandy Pluot
Container Size: 15 Gallon
How ordering works
Use our website to request your preferred variety and container size. Submitting a request does not complete a purchase or guarantee availability. We verify stock and plant health, then confirm your selection, pricing and estimated delivery window. No payment is accepted until stock and plant health have been verified. If your selection is unavailable or does not meet our health standards, we discuss suitable alternatives with you before proceeding.
Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included. Explore professional planting or request a variety or specimen.
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