Dapple Dandy Pluot

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 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