Candy Heart Pluerry

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 |