Dapple Dandy Pluot
Dapple Dandy Pluot
Prunus pluot x Dapple Dandy®
Dapple Dandy pluot is a plum-apricot hybrid fruit. The skin is greenish-yellow with red spots, turning to a maroon and yellow dapple. The flesh creamy white and red and has an exceptionally sweet flavor. This variety is a taste test winner ranking among the all-time top five best flavored fruits at Dave Wilson Nursery tastings.
| Dapple Dandy Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Juicy, Sweet |
| Chill Hours | 400-500 below 45° F |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Maroon and yellow |
| Fruit Use | Fresh Eating, Jams, Preserves |
| Self-Fruitful | No. Use Flavor Supreme or Flavor King Pluot, Santa Rosa, Catalina or Burgundy plum |
| Flower Season | Early Spring |
| Fruit Season | August |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 6-9 |