Sprite Cherry-Plum
Sprite Cherry-Plum
Prunus salacina x cerasifera ‘Sprite’
Sprite cherry-plum is a sweet, freestone fruit that is a cross between a cherry and cherry plum. This purple-black to black fruit has a refreshing sweet flavor and is wonderful for fresh eating. Tree ripe fruit holds on to the tree for tree to four weeks. Sprite is adapted to most climates.
| Sprite Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Firm, Juicy, Sweet |
| Chill Hours | 400 below 45° F |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Purplish Black |
| Fruit Use | Fresh, Canned, Cooked, Freezing |
| Self-Fruitful | No. Use Delight |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Fruit Season | July-August |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 4-9 |