Description Combination pluot trees are designed around a simple reality: pluots are at their best when eaten fresh and fully ripe, but they don’t all ripen at once—and they don’t store well once they do. By grafting multiple pluot varieties onto a single tree, this 3-in-1 combination spreads harvest across the season and allows fruit to be picked at peak eating quality. Each tree includes three varieties selected from a short list of proven, high-flavor pluots. These cultivars are known for intense sweetness, layered flavor, and distinctive skin and flesh characteristics. Staggered ripening means you enjoy weeks of premium fruit instead of a single, overwhelming harvest window. For small yards and home orchards, this approach delivers both variety and efficiency—one tree, multiple flavors, and a longer season of exceptional fresh fruit. Overview Three pluot varieties grafted onto one tree Designed for extended harvest and peak fresh eating High-sugar, flavor-forward pluot selections Semi-dwarf habit suited to small spaces Cross-pollination between grafts improves reliability Varieties Included Each tree will include three of the following four varieties. Exact combinations vary by year and availability. Flavor King — Intensely sweet, richly flavored pluot with complex spice and berry notes; widely regarded as a benchmark for pluot flavor. Flavor Queen — Green-skinned pluot with exceptionally high sugar levels and a bright, refreshing finish. Flavor Supreme — Early-ripening pluot with dark skin, red flesh, and bold, sweet-tart flavor. Dapple Dandy — Distinctive mottled skin with crisp, sweet flesh and excellent visual appeal. Growing Details Latin Name: Prunus salicina √ó Prunus armeniaca (pluot hybrid)Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilChill Requirement: Approx. 500–600 hours depending on varieties includedHardiness: USDA Zone 5–9Rootstock: Citation (semi-dwarf)Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: Typically maintained at 10–14 ft tall and wide with pruningFlowering Time: Early to mid flowering, depending on varieties includedRipening Time: Mid through late season; staggered harvest depending on graftsPollination: Self-fertile overall; cross-pollination between grafts improves yieldPests & Diseases: Standard plum and pluot considerations; good airflow and pruning are importantYield: Productive once established; thinning recommended Additional Notes Grower’s Insight: Pluots reward precise harvest timing. Combination trees allow each variety to be picked at peak sweetness instead of compromising flavor by harvesting all at once. Regional Insight: Performs especially well in regions with warm summers and cool nights, including the Pacific Northwest and much of the West, where sugar development and flavor balance excel. Thin fruit to improve size, sweetness, and branch strength. Expect multiple harvest passes as different grafts mature. Explore more plums and pluots in our collection: Plum Trees
