Western "Fruit Salad" 4 on 1 Multi Grafted Fruit Tree

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The Western Fruit Salad Tree turns one planting site into a varied warm-climate stone-fruit collection. Compatible nursery-selected grafts may include peaches, nectarines, plums, a nd apricots, each contributing its own skin color, flesh texture, flavor, and ripening period to a shared canopy. The result is more than a space-saving novelty: spring blossoms create a layered ornamental display, pollinators move among the flowering branches, and summer brings a sequence of fruits to compare fresh from the tree. Labeled scaffolds make the tree especially engaging for families and gardeners who enjoy following several varieties through the season. It is an appealing choice for anyone who wants orchard diversity without planting multiple full-sized trees. Careful annual balancing is essential, but the reward is a distinctive centerpiece that can provide multiple stone-fruit experiences from a single, thoughtfully managed tree.Exact included varieties and graft count may change and cannot be selected. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. The confirmed sheet lists Citation rootstock and a standard framework. Preserve labels and keep all grafts balanced through annual pruning.The nursery selects compatible varieties whose overlapping bloom makes the assembled tree self-fruitful as a unit. Other stone fruit nearby can increase pollinator activity and broaden the orchard’s flavor and harvest range.Western "Fruit Salad" Multi-Grafted Fruit Tree Details Fruit: A nursery-selected mix of compatible peaches, nectarines, plums, and/or apricots Flavor and texture: A varied sequence of sweet, aromatic, tangy, firm, and juicy stone fruit Best uses: Fresh eating, baking, freezing, canning, and preserves Harvest: Mid-June to mid-August, with timing varying by region and season, depending on included varieties USDA zones: 5–9 Chill hours: About 400–450 hours Tree size: Standard on Citation rootstock Pollination: Self-fruitful as a compatible multi-variety tree Recommended pollinizers or companions: Exact varieties vary; related choices include Royal Blenheim Apricot, Tomcot Apricot, and Flavor King Pluot Special care: Retain scaffold labels and prune annually so no single graft dominates the canopy Something special: A multi-grafted fruit-salad tree can spread several flavors and harvest dates across the space occupied by one root system. Orchard Planning Resources Bare Root Tree Selection Guide How to Plant Bare Root Trees Fruit and Nut Tree Characteristics Tree Rootstock Characteristics Chart Show more