Prunus Hybrid ‘Spring Satin’ (Spring Satin Plumcot)
Prunus Hybrid ‘Spring Satin’ (Spring Satin Plumcot)
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Spring Satin Plumcot is a distinctive deciduous fruit tree combining the rich, juicy flavour of a plum with the delicate sweetness of an apricot. It produces attractive white spring blossoms followed by medium-sized, rounded fruit with smooth, dark reddish-purple skin and vibrant golden-yellow flesh. The tender, sweet fruit is delicious eaten fresh and is also suitable for cooking, stewing, preserves and jams.
Growing to approximately 3 metres tall and wide, Spring Satin is an excellent choice for home orchards and productive backyards. It performs best in full sun with fertile, freely draining soil and produces an early harvest from November to early December in suitable Australian climates. The tree is partially self-pollinating, but planting a compatible Japanese plum such as ‘Santa Rosa’ nearby can improve fruit set and overall yield.
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Mature height
Approximately 3 metres
Mature width
Approximately 3 metres
Spacing
Approximately 3–4 metres apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Medium-green foliage; white flowers; dark reddish-purple fruit skin; golden-yellow flesh.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
White flowers in early spring, followed by fruit harvested from November to early December. Partially self-pollinating but crops more reliably with a compatible pollinator.
Sun tolerance
Full sun; choose a sheltered position with protection from strong winds.
Maintenance
Moderate. Water regularly while establishing and during fruit development. Feed in early spring and autumn, prune annually during dormancy and monitor for common stone-fruit pests and diseases.
Root System
Fibrous, moderately spreading root system; commonly grafted onto plum rootstock. Allow adequate clearance from paving, pipes and structures.