Peach-Plum Tree

[Jim]

We picked this tree up last weekend.  It is a cross of Peach and Plum, which supposedly the fruit has a Peach flavor, but smooth skin.  It is also more plum-sized fruit.  This is not a Nectarine (well I guess), and is a self-fertile cling stone tree.  Also (according to the nursery) should not require as much maintenance as peaches for our location.  In fact, growing peaches and apricots here can be a waste of time and are not recommended.  For $10 for a 4-foot bareroot, I'll give it a go.

I cannot find too many references to it, but this article makes reference to it here: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/mudgee-farmer-bruce-davis-creates-new-type-of-fruit/story-e6frfku0-1225832582915

 

[Nikki]

I've had peach plums before, they're great!  My mom used to make jam out of them, it was really good but almost too sweet.

[Brian Ring]

Jim, I will be excited to hear how it grows for you.  My wife loves both peaches and plums, but peaches are kind of picky in our area and only fruit every 3 out of 7 years, and thus I have opted for other, more reliable, fruit trees.

[Matthew N Gooseneck]

Where can I get one of those?

[Jim]

I have no idea Matthew, it was a pretty random find at our little local nursery. If you google "Tri Lite Peach/Plum" or something similar, maybe you have a local nursery nearby.  It's self-fertile, so only one needed if you can find it.

Where can I get one of those?