Flavor King Pluot is a hybrid fruit tree that brings together the best qualities of plum and apricot into a single, remarkably aromatic stone fruit. Developed by legendary breeder Floyd Zaiger, this tree produces medium-sized fruit with reddish-purple skin and sweet red and gold flesh that delivers a complex, spicy-sweet flavor unlike either parent. Hardy in zones 6 through 10 and reaching 12 to 16 feet at maturity, Flavor King reaches productive maturity within 2 years, making it one of the faster-bearing options for home orchards. The fruit arrives in late summer, filling gardens with an intoxicating floral fragrance that announces the harvest before you even cut into it.
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6-10
192in H x ?in W
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Cut open a Flavor King and your kitchen fills with the scent of a floral bouquet. The fruit's flavor is equally memorable, a complex interplay of sweet and spicy notes that showcase both plum and apricot in every bite, creating something distinctly its own. This sensational combination of aroma and taste, paired with quick maturity and excellent heat tolerance, makes Flavor King a standout choice for gardeners seeking a fruit tree with genuine personality.
Flavor King is best enjoyed fresh. The sensational aroma and complex flavor profile make it a fruit to savor on its own, the kind of tree you plant partly so you can walk outside and experience the bouquet of blooms translated into flavor during late summer harvest.
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Flavor King fruit is ready when the reddish-purple skin deepens in color and the fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure. The incredible aroma is your best indicator of ripeness. Pick fruit gently and enjoy immediately for the fullest expression of flavor and fragrance, or store briefly for later consumption.
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“Flavor King is one of the original pluot introductions from Floyd Zaiger, the world-renowned fruit breeder who pioneered pluot development. By crossing Prunus salicina (Japanese plum) with Prunus armeniaca (apricot), Zaiger created a hybrid that captures the fragrance and complexity of both species while offering something entirely new to the home gardener.”