Prunus Salicina "Plumcot Flavorking" Plum/Apricot cross 10Liter

Botanical Name: Prunus salicina × armeniaca ‘Flavorking’
Common Names: Flavorking Plumcot, Plum-Apricot Hybrid

📌 Product Description

Prunus salicina × armeniaca ‘Flavorking’ is a premium plumcot variety celebrated for its exceptional flavour and juicy, richly coloured flesh. This hybrid combines the sweetness of apricot with the bold flavour of plum, producing medium to large fruit with deep red to purple skin and intensely sweet, aromatic flesh.

This variety is highly regarded for its superior eating quality and is often considered one of the best-tasting plumcot cultivars. In spring, the tree produces attractive blossoms, adding ornamental value alongside its fruiting performance.

‘Flavorking’ is a standout choice for home orchards and fruit enthusiasts seeking unique, high-quality fruit.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 5 m
Spread: 3 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized deciduous fruit tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil consistently moist during fruit development
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost and balanced fertiliser in early spring and after harvest

Maintenance:

• Prune annually during winter dormancy to maintain structure and encourage fruiting
• Requires cross-pollination (e.g. compatible plum varieties)
• Monitor for pests and diseases

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Winter (dormant season)
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Mid to late summer
Climate Suitability: Best suited to temperate regions with adequate winter chill
Chill Requirement: Medium

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Exceptional sweet flavour
• Unique plum-apricot hybrid
• High-quality fruit
• Attractive colouring
• Good productivity

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home orchards
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Desserts
✔ Gourmet fruit gardens
✔ Edible landscaping