Elongated green fruit with a red blush, explosive flavor, firm fruits that keep very well. Flavor Grenade Pluot® pollinates best with these plum trees: Bella Gold, Beauty, Santa Rosa. Patented.
ZONE: 6-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Pollinates best with Bella Gold, Beauty, Santa Rosa, or other pluots. For appropriate cross pollination click here:
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer with fruit throughout the tree. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 400 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Susceptible to brown rot and shot hole. Not particularly vital in moist and cool summer regions.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'