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  • Multiple fruit varieties: Grows several types of stone fruits—such as peaches, plums, and apricots—on a single tree for a diverse harvest.
  • Space-saving: Ideal for small gardens, providing a multi-fruit experience without needing separate trees.
  • Self-pollinating: Produces fruit without needing another tree for pollination, simplifying care and maintenance.

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Planting & Care

Fruit Cocktail Tree Planting Guide

The Fruit Cocktail Tree is a unique grafted tree that produces several different types of fruit—often peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, or even cherries—all from one tree! This versatile tree is ideal for small spaces and can be grown in the garden or in containers. Each grafted branch grows its specific fruit variety, making it a fun and productive tree for home gardeners. Here's how to plant and care for your Fruit Cocktail Tree:

1. Planting Instructions

  • Location: Choose a location that receives full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily). Full sun is essential for proper fruit production and healthy growth. The Fruit Cocktail Tree is typically hardy in USDA zones 6-10, depending on the fruit varieties grafted onto it.
  • Soil Preparation: The tree prefers well-draining soil. A loamy, fertile soil is best, but it can tolerate a wide range of soil types as long as it drains well. If your soil is heavy or clay-like, amend it with organic matter such as compost to improve its structure and drainage.
  • Planting Hole: Dig a hole that is twice as wide and slightly less deep than the root ball. This ensures the tree's graft union (where the different fruit varieties are joined to the rootstock) remains above ground level.
  • Planting: Place the tree in the center of the hole, making sure that the graft union is at least 2 inches above the soil surface. This prevents the grafted varieties from taking root, which can impact the tree's health. Backfill the hole with soil, lightly tamp it down, and water thoroughly.
  • Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the tree, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk to prevent rot. Mulching helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.

2. Care Instructions (Establishment Period)

  • Watering: Water deeply after planting, ensuring the soil remains moist but not soggy. During the first year, water the tree 1-2 times per week, especially during dry spells. Once established, reduce watering but make sure to water during dry periods and when the tree is fruiting.
  • Fertilizing: In early spring, use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or one specifically formulated for fruit trees. Apply fertilizer every 6-8 weeks throughout the growing season (spring to summer). Alternatively, you can add organic compost or manure in early spring for a steady supply of nutrients.
  • Monitoring: Keep an eye on the different grafts. Sometimes one variety may grow more vigorously than others; make sure to monitor growth and trim back stronger branches to give all grafts a chance to thrive. Check for any signs of stress or pests, especially during the establishment period.

3. Maintenance and Long-Term Care

  • Pruning: Prune your Fruit Cocktail Tree in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Focus on removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can also help balance the growth between different grafted varieties. Be careful not to prune off the grafted branches as this will reduce fruit production.
  • Pest and Disease Control: The types of pests and diseases that affect your tree depend on the fruit varieties grafted. Common pests include aphids, scale, and peach tree borers. Treat infestations with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Fungal diseases such as leaf curl or brown rot can be treated with fungicides and by maintaining proper air circulation through pruning.
  • Pollination: Most Fruit Cocktail Trees are self-pollinating, meaning you don’t need another tree for cross-pollination to produce fruit. However, having another fruit tree nearby can sometimes improve fruit yields. Bees and other pollinators are important for this process, so avoid using harmful pesticides during flowering.
  • Harvesting: Different fruit varieties will ripen at different times, depending on the grafted types. Regularly check the tree for ripening fruit, which should be picked as soon as it’s ripe to encourage further fruiting. Enjoy the variety of fruits directly from your garden throughout the growing season!

4. Container Growing (Optional)

If you're interested in growing your Fruit Cocktail Tree in a container, here are a few extra tips:

  • Container Size: Use a large container, at least 18-24 inches in diameter, with good drainage holes. This will provide ample space for root growth and prevent waterlogging.
  • Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix designed for fruit trees or container plants.
  • Mobility: Growing the tree in a container allows you to move it indoors or to a protected area during colder weather or harsh conditions. It also makes it easier to manage if you're in a growing zone that doesn’t fully meet the tree’s requirements year-round.
  • Watering: Container-grown trees dry out faster than those planted in the ground, so monitor soil moisture closely and water more frequently, especially during hot weather.

Why Choose Our Fruit Cocktail Trees?

Stronger Roots, More Vigorous Growth: Some growers ship bare-root trees to cut shipping costs, but this can lead to transplant shock and delayed fruit production. Our grafted Fruit Cocktail Trees are delivered in large, soil-filled containers with healthy, established root systems. This means your tree will take off faster after planting, with roots ready to support multiple fruit varieties.

Bigger Pot Sizes: Some nurseries cram trees into small pots or even trim roots to cut shipping costs, leaving trees stunted and stressed. Our Fruit Cocktail Trees are grafted, grown, and shipped in large 5-gallon containers, ensuring healthy roots for vigorous, productive growth.

True-to-Size Trees—What You See Is What You Get: Some sellers inflate their tree measurements by including the height of the pot. When we say our Fruit Cocktail Trees are 4-5 feet or 6-7 feet tall, we mean from the soil line up—no tricks, no surprises. You’ll receive a tree that reaches the height you expect, ready to make an immediate impact in your yard.

Expertly Grafted for Reliable, Multi-Fruit Harvests: Unlike seed-grown trees that can vary widely in quality and production, our Fruit Cocktail Trees are expertly grafted by professionals. Each tree is crafted to deliver consistent crops of peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots—all from a single tree. You’ll enjoy a dependable, space-saving solution for homegrown fruit.

The Fruit Cocktail Tree thrives in Zones 5-10

Growing Zones for the Fruit Cocktail Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Fruit Cocktail Tree.
Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 5-10
Mature Height 12-15 ft.
Mature Width 12-15 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, CA, ID, OR, WA
Sunlight Full to Partial Sun
Botanical Name Prunus spp.

The Fruit Cocktail Tree thrives in Zones 5-10

Growing Zones for the Fruit Cocktail Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Fruit Cocktail Tree.
Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 5-10
Mature Height 12-15 ft.
Mature Width 12-15 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, CA, ID, OR, WA
Sunlight Full to Partial Sun
Botanical Name Prunus spp.

Description

Fruit Cocktail Tree – Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, and Apricots on One Tree!

The Fruit Cocktail Tree is a remarkable and space-saving fruit tree that produces a variety of fruits all from a single tree! Ideal for smaller gardens, patios, or anyone who loves fresh homegrown fruit but lacks space for an orchard, the Fruit Cocktail Tree is grafted with several different fruit varieties that mature at different times throughout the growing season. This unique tree makes it possible to enjoy an assortment of delicious fruits, including peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and sometimes cherries, all from the same tree.

Key Features of the Fruit Cocktail Tree:

  • Multiple Fruits from One Tree: Depending on the specific grafts, this tree can produce an array of fruits such as peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, and sometimes cherries.
  • Perfect for Small Spaces: Ideal for compact yards, urban gardens, or patios, offering variety without taking up the space of a full orchard.
  • Self-Pollinating Varieties: Each grafted fruit variety is self-pollinating, meaning you can enjoy fruit without needing another tree for pollination.
  • Extended Harvest Season: With different fruit varieties ripening at various times, you’ll enjoy a continuous supply of fresh fruit all summer long.
  • Beautiful Spring Blooms: Each fruit variety on the tree blooms in vibrant shades of pink, white, and purple, adding ornamental value and attracting pollinators.

Enjoy Multiple Fruit Varieties on One Tree

The Fruit Cocktail Tree is grafted with multiple types of stone fruits, meaning you can harvest a diverse assortment of fruit throughout the growing season. Imagine picking ripe peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots all from the same tree! Each variety is carefully selected to ensure compatibility, and the tree is designed to produce different fruits that ripen at staggered times, providing a long and extended harvest. This tree is perfect for anyone who loves fresh fruit and wants a fun and easy way to grow multiple varieties without the need for a large orchard.

Space-Saving and Perfect for Small Gardens or Patios

The Fruit Cocktail Tree is the ultimate space-saver, providing an entire orchard’s worth of fruit in a single tree. It typically grows 10-15 feet tall, making it ideal for small gardens, patios, or urban settings where space is limited. This compact size allows you to grow a variety of fresh fruits without taking up much room, and the tree fits comfortably into almost any landscape design. For even more flexibility, you can plant the tree in a large container on your patio or balcony, allowing you to enjoy fresh fruit no matter where you live.

Beautiful Spring Blooms

In addition to producing delicious fruit, the Fruit Cocktail Tree adds beauty to your landscape with its striking spring blossoms. Each grafted variety produces its own set of stunning flowers, which may range in shades of pink, white, or purple, depending on the fruit types. These fragrant blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while also offering a lovely display before the fruit begins to set. Whether planted as a specimen tree or used as part of your garden’s design, the Fruit Cocktail Tree provides both ornamental value and functionality.

Easy to Grow & Self-Pollinating

The Fruit Cocktail Tree is perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, as it’s easy to grow and care for. Each variety grafted onto the tree is self-pollinating, meaning you don’t need multiple trees to get a productive harvest. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and once established, it requires minimal watering and care. Regular pruning helps maintain its size and shape, while encouraging healthy growth and better fruit production. With its low-maintenance needs, the Fruit Cocktail Tree makes it easy to grow fresh fruit at home.

Extended Harvest Season

One of the key benefits of the Fruit Cocktail Tree is its extended harvest period. Because different fruit varieties ripen at different times, you’ll enjoy a continuous supply of fresh, homegrown fruit throughout the summer. Instead of all your fruit ripening at once, you’ll be able to enjoy peaches early in the season, followed by plums, apricots, and nectarines at staggered intervals, ensuring a steady supply of delicious fruit for weeks.

Why Choose Nationwide Plants?

At Nationwide Plants, we are passionate about providing only the highest-quality fruit trees that are carefully selected for their health, productivity, and compatibility. Our Fruit Cocktail Trees are expertly grafted to ensure that they arrive at your home ready to thrive and produce an assortment of delicious fruits. With fast shipping and a dedication to customer satisfaction, we make it easy to enjoy the benefits of a homegrown harvest without the hassle.

Grow Your Own Orchard of Flavors – Order Your Fruit Cocktail Tree Today!

Enjoy the fun and convenience of growing multiple fruit varieties from a single tree with the Fruit Cocktail Tree. Perfect for small spaces, patios, or backyards, this space-saving tree delivers an extended harvest of fresh, juicy fruit all summer long. Order now from Nationwide Plants and enjoy fast delivery of this unique and productive tree right to your door!

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