Delight Cherry-Plum

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Delight Cherry-Plum

Prunus salicina x cerasifera ‘Delight’

Delight is a cherry x plum hybrid that is tangy and flavorful. It produces heavy crops of clingstone fruits. Delight is more tart than its pollinizer, Sprite. It is excellent for fresh eating, cooking or preserves. 

Delight Details  
Flavor Rich and Tangy, Tart
Chill Hours 400 below 45° F
Skin Color When Ripe Black
Fruit Use Fresh or Cooked
Self-Fruitful No. Needs Sprite
Flower Season Spring
Fruit Season July-August
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Regular Water
USDA Zone 4-9