Fruit tree tags

A couple of you have asked for more info on our four-in-one fruit cocktail tree.  I think the idea is genius.  One tree receives three additional grafts of different fruit. In our case, the tree grafts include peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums.

We first learned about these trees from our neighbor, Gwyn.  She’s in the process of creating an edible front garden. Pretty cool, eh?

My then ten-year-old son was so excited with the idea that he asked for one for his birthday.  Talk about a gift that keeps on giving.  The tree turns five this year. Sadly, we lost one of the grafts, the smallest and weakest of the four.  The other three remain healthy and strong.

This is the perfect tree for gardening in small spaces.  You get to grow multiple varieties on one tree.  They even fruit at different times!  Trees are available with up to six grafts in a related family.  You can buy citrus, stone fruit or apple.

Our tree is in bloom with three distinct flowers.  The bees arrived in between the storms.  Don’t you just love that steady hum of industry?

Plum blossoms

Apricot buds

Peach buds

You can read more about ‘fruit salad trees” here. Please let me know if you plant one of your own.