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Plumcot Prunus armenica x domestica

Plumcot

Prunus (armenica x domestica)

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Exciting new variety. Cross between a plum and an apricot. Has the smell of an apricot and the flavour of a plum. Fruits early February.

An upright, spreading deciduous tree bearing fruit that are a cross between a plum and an apricot.

FEATURES: Medium sized, round fruit, similar iPlumcot (prunus armenica x Prunus domestica) An upright, spreading n size to an apricot with yellow, soft, downy skin that turns red at maturity. The orange flesh has a slight apricot tang.

CONDITIONS: Suited to moist, fertile, free-draining soil in full sun.

FOR BEST RESULTS: Another plum or apricot must be planted nearby for cross-pollination, i.e. Plum 'Mariposa' or Apricot 'Story'. Prune when young to establish a strong framework, then annually to keep tidy and maintain a height of approximately 2m. Irrigate when required. Mulch to retain soil moisture and control weeds.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

• ripe plumcots are delicious eaten fresh from the tree

• use the fruit for jam

ROOTSTOCK:

• Buck Plum

• Peach

• Marianna

• Coastal Peach D Myrobalan