Description This 4-in-1 Fruit Salad Tree offers remarkable variety in a compact size, producing four different stone fruits on one easy-to-manage dwarf tree. Each tree contains a combination of four of the following six varieties: Frost Peach, Puget Gold Apricot, Hardy Red Nectarine, Harcot Apricot, Italian Plum, and Shiro Plum. With staggered bloom and ripening times, this multi-grafted tree provides a long harvest window and exceptional versatility for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. Overview Four fruit varieties on one tree — selected for compatibility, production, and balanced growth. Dwarf size — Krymsk 1 rootstock keeps the tree compact and easier to maintain. Extended harvest window — from midsummer into early fall depending on climate. Self-fruitful — all grafts pollinate within the stone fruit family. High versatility — excellent for fresh eating, cooking, and preserves. Varieties Included Frost Peach — hardy, sweet, dependable producer. Puget Gold Apricot — reliable NW apricot with rich flavor. Hardy Red Nectarine — smooth-skinned, sweet-tart, excellent fresh eating. Harcot Apricot — early, flavorful, firm-textured apricot. Italian Plum — classic European plum; sweet and dense. Shiro Plum — bright yellow Japanese plum; juicy and mild. Care & Growing Tips Plant in 1/2 day to full day of sun for best fruit quality. Requires well-drained soil. Water consistently during the first 1–2 years to establish strong roots. Prune annually to keep grafts balanced and maintain strong structure. Growing Details Latin Name: Prunus speciesSite and Soil: Well-drained soil; 1/2 day to full sunHardiness (Temp): -10°FBearing Age: 2–3 years after plantingRootstock: Krymsk 1 — DwarfSize at Maturity: 8–10 ftBloom Time: Early to mid-spring (varies by graft)Ripening Time: Mid-July through September (varies by fruit type and climate)Yield: Moderate to heavy croppingPests and Diseases: Standard stone fruit care; monitor for peach leaf curl and aphidsUSDA Zone: 5–9 Additional Notes Balance the vigor of each graft by pruning to encourage equal growth. Fruit quality improves significantly as the tree matures. Ripening times shift each year based on heat units and regional climate.
