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Sprite Cherry Plum
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Semi-Dwarf 2-in-1 Cherry & Plum Tree on Citation (Sprite & Delight) is a unique interspecific combination tree that produces two distinct fruits on a single trunk. Sprite is a sweet, crisp cherry-plum with dark skin and juicy, tangy-sweet flesh, while Delight offers larger, golden-red fruit with a rich, aromatic flavor and tender texture. Ripening in mid- to late summer, these complementary varieties provide a delicious and extended harvest for fresh eating, desserts, or preserves. Grafted onto Citation rootstock, the tree maintains moderate vigor, adaptability to different soils, and dependable productivity—ideal for home orchards and edible landscapes.
Light: Requires full sun for best flowering, fruit quality, and sweetness.
Soil: Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil; amend with organic matter or compost for improved fertility and drainage.
Water: Provide deep, regular watering during the growing season, particularly during fruit development. Reduce slightly after harvest.
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced orchard fertilizer in early spring and midsummer to encourage strong growth and high-quality crops.
Pollination: Self-fruitful; Sprite and Delight cross-pollinate each other, ensuring reliable fruit set.
Maintenance: Prune in late winter to balance growth between the two grafts, maintain form, and encourage productive wood. Thin developing fruit in summer for improved size and sweetness.
Hardiness: Best in USDA zones 4–9. Ripens mid- to late summer, giving a diverse harvest period of sweet-tart, flavorful fruits.
This tree is grafted onto Citation rootstock, prized for its moderate vigor, adaptability across soil types, and ability to yield high-quality, flavorful fruit. Shipped bare-root in a dormancy state, with proper care and planting instructions included.
Low Temperature
−30°F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
Yes
Polinator Required
Yes
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
White
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Prefers well-drained soil; Citation tolerant of wet soils
Moisture
Moderate; avoid waterlogged soils
Sun Exposure
Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Mature Spread
12–18 feet
Mature Height
12–18 feet
Bloom Period
Late March
Pruning Time
Late winter dormant pruning and summer pruning to maintain size and airflow
Pet Safe
No
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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