Sweet Treat® Pluerry®

Details

Sweet Treat® Pluerry® is a deciduous fruit tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. This unique Zaiger hybrid is prized for its exceptional flavor, productivity, and ornamental appeal.

This tree requires regular seasonal care and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:

• Interspecific plum–cherry hybrid
• Extended harvest window
• Highly ornamental fruit

Sweet Treat® Pluerry® is recommended for the following landscape applications:

• Edible Landscaping
• Home Orchards
• Ornamental Fruit Trees

Features

Sweet Treat® Pluerry® is primarily grown for its edible fruit. The colorful fruits ripen from late June through July and can remain on the tree for over a month, reaching peak ripeness toward the end of July. The flavor is complex and memorable, combining the sweetness of a cherry with the fresh, tangy notes of a summer plum. This variety is precocious and prolific, producing heavy crops at a young age. In addition to its fruit, the tree offers strong ornamental value. Foliage remains green throughout the growing season, and spring flowers provide seasonal interest.

Sweet Treat® Pluerry® fruit is most often used in the following ways:

• Fresh Eating
• Desserts
• Specialty Recipes

Care

Planting & Growing

Sweet Treat® Pluerry® will grow to be about 12 to 15 feet tall at maturity, with a similar spread. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a moderate rate and is valued for both productivity and ornamental appeal.

This tree does best in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Regular watering is important during establishment and fruit development, though soil should not remain overly wet. Sweet Treat® Pluerry® requires approximately 200–300 chilling hours and performs best in warm winter climates. This variety is not self-fruitful and requires cross-pollination from Santa Rosa Plum, Burgundy Plum, or Flavor King Pluot® for optimal fruit production. It is not native to North America.