Flavor Queen Pluot? - Prunus hybrid

Flavor Queen Pluot® (Prunus hybrid)

Experience the delicious fusion of two beloved fruits with the Flavor Queen Pluot tree, which delivers the sweetness of an apricot combined with the complexity of a plum. This semi-dwarf variety produces abundant yields of honey-sweet fruits with golden flesh and greenish-yellow skin, making it an ideal choice for home gardeners seeking a productive tree. Buy Flavor Queen Pluot online today and bring homegrown, gourmet fruit to your table.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Flavor Queen Pluot in a sunny spot within your yard where it can thrive as a focal point of a backyard orchard or standalone specimen tree. Position it near compatible pollinators such as Japanese plum trees or other early-blooming plum varieties to ensure excellent fruit set. This compact tree works beautifully in small gardens and containers, and its white spring blooms add ornamental value before the harvest season arrives.

Specifications

Height: 12–15 feet
Width: 10–12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: 6–8 hours daily
Water: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining
USDA Zones: 5–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Heavy fruit production yielding up to 50 pounds annually within 2–3 years of planting
• Versatile harvest perfect for fresh eating, preserves, desserts, and salads
• Packed with beneficial fiber, vitamin C, and potassium for nutritious homegrown fruit
• Low-maintenance care requiring only light winter pruning and minimal fertilizer once mature

Planting & Care

Select a location with full sun exposure and plant your Flavor Queen Pluot in well-draining soil, digging a hole twice as wide as the root ball but equally deep. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch around the base to retain soil moisture. This drought-tolerant tree requires minimal watering once established—rely on natural rainfall when possible and water slowly at the base during dry spells. Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring during the first few years to support growth, though fertilizing becomes unnecessary once fruiting begins. Perform light pruning in winter to remove any dead or crossing branches, keeping your tree healthy and productive.