Flavor Supreme Pluot Tree
Prunus 'Flavor Supreme'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Flavor Supreme Pluot Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 6-9
Pluots are one of the best fruit tastes in the world. In a field of amazingly sweet fruits, Flavor Supreme Pluot (Prunus 'Flavor Supreme') rises to the top with award after award for its taste! Honestly, it's like picking a winning diamond from a field of diamonds. You can't go wrong with any Pluot, but you will be very happy with the Supreme!
Its gorgeous fruit, with smooth, dragon's green skin and firm, juicy wine-red flesh marries the best of both Plums and Apricots and this variety brings out the sweetest taste imaginable! Combine that with gorgeous white blossoms and fragrance, and you have an incredible landscaping ornamental tree!
These are magnificent pollinator-friendly trees and you'll adore the butterflies and fragrance! Plant one close to a window where you'll see the early spring blossoms! Flavor Supreme needs a pollinator, so order two, or you can plant it with Toka Plum, Beauty Plum, Shiro Plum, Santa Rosa Plum, and Burgundy Plums.
Planting and Application:
Featuring a classic shape and Plum-like leaves. It paints a pretty dual-purpose flowering landscaping ornamental tree with a bonus - you'll have plenty of nutritious fruit to eat and share with your lucky friends and neighbors! Everyone will love this tree! Get beautiful curb appeal and shade for both front and backyard gardening!
Try it in salsa! Just replace the tomatoes with Pluots for an out-of-this-world taste. Grill it after brushing it with a simple honey glaze. Cut one in half, spread Apricot jam over the top and pop them in the oven face up for a few minutes to broil them. Serve with a lovely piece of sharp white cheddar cheese or some silky Greek-style yogurt. Outstanding!
- Supreme Sweetness
- Early Season Harvest
- Fragrant White Blossoms
- Red-Blushed Green Skin & Red Juicy Flesh
- Requires a Pollinator Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Fruit trees like Flavor Supreme need the full sun to flower and fruit the best. Provide regular moisture for new trees and then supplemental moisture throughout the heat of summer and drought. Give it an enriched, well-drained site with a healthy layer of mulch to keep the roots cool and insulated from the heat and cold.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Enriched Organic Soil
- Prune When Dormant
- Find fruit tree Planting, Pruning and Success Tips in our Garden Blog!
- ~700-800 Chill Hours
Flavor Supreme Pluot Tree and its pollinator will bedeck your landscape in healthy beautiful fruit and gorgeous flowers! Order today at NatureHills.com before they're gone and you have to wait another year to try this unique fruit!
Recommended Pollinators: Other Pluots, Santa Rosa Plum, Toka, Beauty, Shiro & Burgundy Plum
Rich, Sweet Flavor Supreme Pluot
Truly the powerhouse of early fruits, The Flavor Supreme Pluot has become the standard of quality that all early fruits are compared to. One of the earliest of all the Plum x Apricots from world famous Floyd Zaiger, the Flavor Supreme Pluot, is an example of the finest creations from Zaiger Hybrids.
The simple Plum x Apricots (Plumcots) first revealed by Luther Burbank in his 1901 catalog titled, "New Creations in Fruits and Flowers", were a testimony to the possibilities of this wonderful cross. But even then, he was not ready to release what he had, only to tell us they were coming. A Burbank quote from his brief reference in the catalog is, "Plumcots are as distinct as if a new fruit had been handed down from another planet."
Though an amazing accomplishment, the Burbank Plum x Cots, released later in the early 1900s, were never as outstanding as he had hoped. The Flavor Supreme released in 1988 is just what Burbank had envisioned. Incredibly sweet, with a rich unique Plum flavor; surely influenced by the Apricot parent.
Using a bridge variety, a 50% x 50% Apricot Plum cross, Zaiger backcrossed to a little-known red fleshed Plum variety call the Mariposa, also known as the Improved Satsuma Plum. The result was the original 3 Pluot introductions, Flavor Queen, Flavor King and Flavor Supreme.
Zaiger had achieved success on the work that Luther had begun. Zaiger began as an assistant to Fred Anderson, the Father of the modern Nectarine, who in turn was once an assistant to Luther Burbank. Zaiger honed his skills as a master hybridist on the backs of giants. As if handed down from Luther Burbank to Floyd Zaiger, The Flavor Supreme will last as a testimony to what great vision mixed with dedicated science can achieve.
Flavor Supreme today is one of the bestselling varieties of Pluot's. Though a little more demanding than other Pluot selections, the Flavor Supreme is best in areas where Apricots are dependable. Having more Apricot like traits, the early bloom-time will cause problems in areas of late frost or early spring heavy rains.
Pollination is required; with Santa Rosa Plum, Burgundy Plum and other Pluot selections being recommend as pollinators.
