A unique cross between a cherry and a plum tree. Red skinned with delicious yellow flesh and a small pit. The fruit of the Sweet Treat Pluerry(TM) is round, larger than a cherry but small for a plum. Hangs well on the tree. Patented. Zone 6-9.
ZONE: 6-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. 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. Early mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 450 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Is immune to root-knot nematodes and has some resistance to oak-root fungus.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
