Container, Plumcot, Spring Satin, 3G

Tree Care:

Planting: Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil in late winter or early spring.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, deep watering.

Fertilization: Use balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Pruning: Prune in late winter, remove dead or crowded branches.

Pest/Disease Control: Monitor and treat as needed.

Thinning: Thin fruit in early summer for better quality.

Mulching: Apply organic mulch around the base.

Winter Care: Protect from frost, consider dormant oil spray.

Harvesting: Pick ripe plumcots when they twist off easily.

Storage: Store fruit in a cool, dry place or the fridge.

Tree Description:

Size: Small to medium, 10-20 feet tall with a similar canopy spread.

Leaves: Bright green, oval or lance-shaped, serrated.

Blossoms: Small, white or pale pink, in early spring.

Fruit: Unique mix of plum and apricot characteristics, with reddish-purple or orange skin, sweet, juicy flesh, and a single freestone pit.

Bark: Grayish-brown, may roughen with age.

Growth Habit: Rounded or oval, suitable for home gardens and orchards. Spring Satin plumcot trees are known for their exceptional and hybrid fruit, combining the best of both plums and apricots.