USDA Certified Organic

From Luther Burbank's heirloom garden, more on the plum than the apricot side of the scale. The Burbank plumcot is our most anticipated stone fruit of the early season. Burbank Plumcot is golden yellow with blush of rose, juicy, plum-like flesh with an aromatic touch of apricot. Fruit is the size of a large apricot with yellow skin blushed melon red. Absolutely a must for your home orchard a rare heirloom plumcot from the late 1800's.

The Burbank Plumcot tree is a deciduous tree that is known for its hardiness and ability to produce abundant crops of sweet, juicy fruit. The tree is adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates, making it an ideal choice for backyard gardens or orchards. The tree is typically of moderate size and has a spreading canopy that produces white or pink flowers in the spring.

Overall, the Burbank Plumcot tree is a highly valued fruit tree that is prized for its exceptional flavor, versatility, and productive nature. It is a popular choice for those who are looking for a sweet and juicy fruit that is easy to grow and maintain.

Considerations for Burbank Plumcot Tree

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Heirloom: Yes

Uses: Fresh Eating

Harvest Period: Early

Low Chill: Yes

Bloom Period: Early

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: California 1890's

Storage: A few weeks

Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 1-3 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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