Plumcot Tree

Buy Plumcot Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Plumcot is a unique stone fruit tree that comes from a cross between plum and apricot, giving customers a fruit with the sweetness and juiciness of plum along with some apricot-like flavor and character.

Plumcot trees are a fun choice for customers who want something a little different in the home orchard. The fruit can vary depending on the exact variety, but plumcots are generally enjoyed fresh when ripe and may also be used for jelly, preserves, desserts, baking, and backyard recipes. Many customers like them because they offer a special fruit-tree option beyond the more common peaches, plums, pears, and apples.

In the landscape, Plumcot Trees can be grown much like other stone fruit trees. They need full sun, well-drained soil, good air movement, and proper pruning. They are best suited for gardeners who are willing to plant with pollination in mind and provide regular fruit tree care.

Plumcots are related to Japanese plums and apricots, so pollination is important. For best fruit set, plant a compatible Japanese plum or another compatible plumcot/pluot-type tree nearby with an overlapping bloom time. Apricot alone is usually not the best pollinator choice for plum-apricot hybrids.

This tree can be a nice fit for home orchards, edible landscapes, backyard fruit gardens, and small farms where customers want an unusual fruit tree with good flavor and seasonal interest. Customers searching for plumcot trees near me, plum-apricot hybrid trees, low-chill fruit trees, stone fruit trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL may appreciate this unique option.

Well adapted to warm Southern climates where chill hours, bloom timing, and pollination are suitable, Plumcot Trees can be a fun and flavorful addition for local gardeners wanting something different from a trusted local nursery.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Fruit tree
• Botanical Name: Plum-apricot hybrid, commonly involving Prunus salicina and Prunus armeniaca
• Common Name: Plumcot
• Fruit Type: Plum and apricot hybrid stone fruit
• Fruit Color: Varies by variety; may be red, purple, yellow, orange, or mixed colors
• Fruit Flesh: Varies by variety; usually juicy and flavorful when ripe
• Fruit Flavor: Sweet, juicy, and plum-like with apricot influence
• Fruit Season: Late spring to summer, depending on variety, weather, and growing conditions
• Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring, depending on chill accumulation and weather
• Chill Hours: Varies by variety; check the specific cultivar when available
• Mature Size: Often about 12–20 feet tall, depending on pruning, rootstock, variety, and growing conditions
• Sunlight: Full sun is best for flowering and fruit production
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; stone fruits do not like extended wet feet
• USDA Zones: Varies by variety, but many plum-apricot hybrids are grown in zones 6–9 where chill hours and bloom timing are suitable
• Pollination: Plant with a compatible Japanese plum, plumcot, or pluot-type tree nearby for best fruit set. Do not rely on apricot alone as the pollinator.
• Good Pollinator Options: A compatible Japanese plum such as Methley, Santa Rosa, or another plum/plumcot/pluot type with overlapping bloom time
• Uses: Fresh eating, jelly, preserves, desserts, baking, edible landscapes, home orchards, backyard gardens, and small fruit plantings
• Maintenance: Needs full sun, good drainage, annual pruning, fruit thinning when needed, and a compatible pollinator for best production

Local Pickup / Contact Information:
Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

No shipping at this time; local pickup only. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com

Wholesale available for qualified nurseries. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for availability and pricing.