Dapple Dandy Pluot Tree

Description

Dapple Dandy pluot trees are known for their speckled red and yellow skin and sweet-tart flesh with a complex, fruity flavor. The medium to large fruit is juicy and ideal for fresh eating, making preserves, or adding to desserts. This mid-season variety thrives in full sun and well-draining soil and requires a pollinator, such as Flavor King or Splash Zaiger, for abundant harvests. The tree blooms with fragrant white flowers in spring, adding beauty to its productivity. With its unique appearance and balanced flavor, Dapple Dandy is a favorite for home orchards and fruit enthusiasts.

To ensure optimal fruit production, the Dapple Dandy Plumcot tree requires cross-pollination from other plum or apricot trees. Some compatible varieties include the Santa Rosa Plum, the Blenheim Apricot, and the Burgundy Plum. It is important to note that while the tree can self-pollinate, it will produce a larger yield with cross-pollination.

Dapple Dandy Pluot Tree

• Zones: 6-10
• Chill Hours: 400-500
• Bloom Time: Early to Mid-Season
• Harvest: Late July to early August

Looks: A visually striking fruit with marbled red and yellow-green skin, earning it the nickname “Dinosaur Egg.” Its unique appearance adds a splash of intrigue to any fruit bowl or garden harvest.

Personality: Sweet and tart with an exceptionally complex flavor, the Dapple Dandy Pluot is a treat for the taste buds. Its juicy, red-speckled amber flesh is smooth and tender, making it ideal for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves.

Facts of Note: This hybrid of plum and apricot offers the best of both worlds, blending the sweetness of apricots with the tangy richness of plums. It’s a consistent producer, prized for its vibrant flavor and versatility. The Dapple Dandy thrives in warm climates and is a popular choice for home orchards and commercial growers alike.

Pollination: Requires a pollinator such as a Santa Rosa Plum or Burgundy Plum for fruit production.

For those who value unique flavor and stunning looks, the Dapple Dandy Pluot tree is a must-have addition to any orchard or backyard garden.

The Dapple Dandy Plumcot tree was developed in the late 20th century by Floyd Zaiger, a well-known horticulturist and the founder of Zaiger Genetics. This hybrid tree is a cross between a plum and an apricot, and it took several years of careful cultivation to develop a fruit with the perfect balance of flavors. One fun fact about this tree is that it is also known as the “Dinosaur Egg” Plumcot due to its unique appearance.

Semi-Dwarf Tr on Krymsk86 rootstock.

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