• Crops in : Mid August

Description

A unique plum-apricot hybrid. Pluots are known for their sweetness and flavour; the sugar content of these fruits is much higher than that of a plum alone. The medium-large size fruit has a reddishpurple, smooth skin like a plum, and very sweet red flesh. A naturally small tree, producing fruits in 3-5 years.

Grafted on a 'St Julian A Rootstock' which is semi-dwarfing, and will produce you a medium sized 2 to 2.5m (7 to 8 foot) tree.

Note: The main cause of maggot damage in plums is the caterpillar of the Plum Fruit Moth. To help control this troublesome pest see Fruit Moth Traps..

Kitchen Notes

p>Delicious eaten fresh, as preserves or stewed and made into a plum crumble served with custard or ice cream!