Candy Heart Pluerry

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 Candy Heart Pluerry

Prunus x 32MF92

Candy Heart pluerry was recently introduced in 2016. It has Japanese plum and sweet cherry in its parentage and is a taste-test proven treat for fruit lovers. Its skin is dark speckled red. The amber/red flesh is slightly subacid and very sweet with a wonderfully unique flavor. This variety has an extended hang time, reaching peak ripeness around mid August in Central California.

Candy Heart Details  
Flavor Very Sweet
Chill Hours 500-600 below 45° F
Skin Color When Ripe Dark speckled red
Fruit Use Fresh Eating
Self-Fruitful No. Use Sweet Treat Pluerry, Burgundy Plum
Flower Season Spring
Fruit Season July-August
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Regular Water
USDA Zone TBD