Pluot 'Dapple Dandy'

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

• Mature Size: 12–15 ft tall × 10–12 ft wide

• Light: Full sun

• Water: Moderate; regular irrigation during fruiting season

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Pollination: Self-fruitful (no second tree required)

• USDA Zones: 5–9

🍈 Fruit Characteristics

• Skin: Attractive dappled red and green

• Flesh: Sweet, juicy, and firm

• Flavor: A perfect balance of plum tartness and apricot sweetness

• Harvest Time: Mid to late summer

🌱 Why You’ll Love It

• Produces abundant, flavorful fruit perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserves

• Self-pollinating, ideal for small yards and container orchards

• Adds ornamental beauty with spring blossoms and colorful fruit

• 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