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Plums & Pluots
Dapple Dandy Pluot
✓ VerifiedCalifornia, USA (Zaiger breeding)
Also a Zaiger Genetics release, Dapple Dandy earned the nickname "Dinosaur Egg" in some markets for its distinctive dappled green-and-maroon skin, a visually striking trait that became part of its commercial identity in farmers markets and specialty grocers as pluots gained mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 6-9
Chill hours
~400 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator — another Japanese plum or Pluot variety.
Care info
Very productive and reliable; the dappled skin is a distinctive identifier at the nursery or farmers market.
Recommendations
A visually striking, high-yield choice for growers wanting something different from a standard plum.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and rich with a distinctive fruity complexity
Quick facts
Skin color
Green with maroon dapples
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 6-9
Chill hours
400