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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.

Growing Semi-Dwarf 2-in-1 Cherry & Plum Tree on Citation

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.

Shipping Info

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 as a healthy, well-established young tree with a strong root system, each plant is carefully packaged to arrive safely and ready for planting in gardens, orchards, or edible landscapes.

Growing Zones

4a - 9b
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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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