Plumcots originated from a cross between apricots and Japanese plums, produced by Luther Burbank. Pluots, bred for predominantly plum traits, include well-known varieties like Dapple Dandy, recognized for their sweet flesh and dappled skin. Apriums, on the other hand, are bred for apricot-like characteristics, being larger and softer than typical apricots, with Leah Cot as a recommended variety. Additionally, Necta-Plum combines traits of nectarines and plums, and Spice Zee is another popular choice. Such hybrids are often developed further by breeders like Floyd Zaiger and distributed by nurseries such as Dave Wilson Nursery.
Luther Burbank created the first generation of interspecific hybrid stone fruit known as the plumcot by crossing an apricot with a Japanese plum.
Pluots are predominantly plum hybrids, characterized by their larger size and sweet golden flesh; Dapple Dandy is a renowned variety.
Apriums feature more apricot characteristics, are generally larger than apricots, and softer-fleshed; Leah Cot is a highly recommended variety.
Necta-Plum is a nectarine-plum hybrid, resembling a nectarine with plum sweetness; Spice Zee is a favored variety grown by many.
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