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    Plumcot

    Scientific Name: Prunus Aprium Series

    Also Known As

    • Prunus 'Plumcot'
    • Pluot

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 12'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Plumcot plant details

    Plumcot is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plumcot

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plumcot

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This neat cross between a plum and an apricot created a tree resembling a plum with apricot-like fruit, dark red inside, pink-tinged orange outside in mid-season. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Plumcot plant

    How to Grow Plumcot

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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