Dapple Dandy Plumcot – Prunus salicina × Prunus armeniaca Live Fruit Tree | 2–3 Feet Tall | Ships in 3 Gallon Pot Plum-Apricot Hybrid | Freestone Fruit | Unique Cream & Red Flesh

Grow something truly special with this Dapple Dandy Plumcot tree, standing approximately 2–3 feet tall and shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot. This variety is one of the original plum-apricot crosses, combining the best qualities of both fruits into one delicious hybrid.

Dapple Dandy produces freestone fruit with beautiful cream-white and red blushed flesh. The skin is deep green with distinctive red spotting, making it as visually striking as it is flavorful. Sweet, juicy, and complex, this plumcot is perfect for fresh eating and summer harvest enjoyment.

An excellent addition to backyard orchards, this tree offers both ornamental beauty and unique fruit production.

You will receive a tree similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Dapple Dandy Plumcot tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon nursery pot
✔️ Freestone plum-apricot hybrid
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Dapple Dandy Plumcot
Botanical Name: Prunus salicina × Prunus armeniaca
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young established tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water deeply during establishment
Mature Height: 12–15 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Harvest Season: Mid to late summer
Pollination: Requires a compatible plum or plumcot pollinator
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Temporary only; transplant recommended

💡 Care Tip: For best fruit set, plant near a compatible Japanese plum variety for cross-pollination. Annual pruning helps maintain structure and encourages high-quality fruit production.