Flavor Delight Aprium® Tree

Prunus aprium 'Flavor Delight'

$149⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

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For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Flavor Delight Aprium® Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Prunus aprium 'Flavor Delight'
Growing Zones

6-11
Mature Height

12 - 15 feet
Mature Spread

12 - 15 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Widely Adaptable
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Pink
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Harvest Time

Early Season

Growing Zones 6-11

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Fruit lovers go crazy for the Aprium®! A delightfully yummy dual cross between an Apricot and a Plum. Like its cousin, the Pluot®, the sweet Flavor Delight Aprium® Tree (Prunus aprium 'Flavor Delight') gives you the best of two orchard flavors in one fruit!

It isn't all about the excitingly delicious taste of this Apricot/Plum cross, though, you'll also appreciate the beautiful pollinator-friendly pink flowers and foliage it reveals each spring, brightening up your landscape in a splendor-filled show that the whole neighborhood will love!

Growers love the fairly early harvest season of the sweet Flavor Delight Aprium®, with fruits coming on strong early in the season. Growers in all marginal Apricot areas have found success with this cross that grows well in USDA planting zones 6 to 11. Once you get just a taste or two of the ripened end product, you'll see that they're worth the effort!

If you're like many folks and space is an issue, then this semi-dwarf tree is right for you, since they're around three-fourths the size of standard Apricot varieties! Because they are self-fruitful, they need no pollinators, but you can grow this tree alongside other Apricot or Plum fruit trees for increased pollination and yields if desired!

Planting and Application:

The zesty zip of the Apricot is tempered down just a bit by the Plum's sweetness, making for an interesting and addictive flavor combination that the whole family can love. In fact, some connoisseurs even say it is one of the most flavorful of all the early summer fruits! Which is ideal for snacking, adding to fruit platters and salads, baked goods, or even making into jellies and jams.

Whereas the Pluot® leans more toward the Plum end of the flavor spectrum, the Aprium® gives a bigger Apricot punch along with the look and texture of the Apricot.

The trees double as flowering spring ornamentals, lush shade throughout the summers, and a touch of fall color, make Aprium® trees lovely edible landscaping plants! Enjoy both front and backyard gardens and orchards anywhere you have the sun!

Gorgeous Pink Blooms
Good For Marginal Apricot Areas
Super-Sweet Unique Taste!
Early Harvest of Smooth Apricot-Like Hybrid Fruit
Fresh-Eating, Preserves, Baked Goods & Healthy Treats!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Fruit trees need full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day, to flower and therefore fruit the best. Choose an area with good air circulation in well-drained, enriched soil, with a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch over the root system. Water new installations regularly and do not let them dry out. Aprium® fruits the best when provided with regular moisture access when it's hot or there’s less rainfall or drought.

Prune these trees to maintain an open canopy for sunlight penetration and good airflow in the late winter or early spring. You can summer prune to maintain size and shape, or to remove suckers and water growth.

These trees are easy to grow and have similar needs as Apricot trees, requiring minimal maintenance, making them a virtually carefree addition to your property! Plant them this season and you'll be enjoying your first harvest in as little as three years!

Full Sun For The Most Flowers/Fruit
Well-Drained Soil
Regular Moisture Needs
Prune Annually
Appreciates Mulched Beds
~300 Chill Hours

Make sure to order your trees early! The sweet Flavor Delight Aprium® Tree is always popular, so they don't remain in inventory for long. Remember, the sooner you order yours at Nature Hills, the sooner you get to enjoy this supremely sweet fruit.

Popular Sweet Flavor Delight Aprium

The Flavor Delight Aprium continues to prove itself a #1 fruit choice. From its introduction as a low chill, zone 9-11 selection, the Flavor Delight has begun to extend its success to protected pockets of zones 6-8 with a reputation for heavy production and wonderful flavor.

Flavor Delight© was created by world-famous hybridist Floyd Zaiger as a cross between species in the late 1970's. The selections that were used in the cross were numbered Plum x Apricot hybrids varieties. Out of these original crosses, several seedlings were selected to move forward.

In 1983, what would become the Flavor Delight Aprium© was one of those seedlings selected for further evaluation. It would be almost another 10 years before the variety was named, patented, and introduced as one of the first Apricot x Plums favoring the Apricot.

The few Pluot varieties (Plum x Apricots favoring the Plum) already released were becoming well known when the Flavor Delight Aprium was introduced in 1990. It became a fast hit with the home gardeners in the low-chill areas of Southern California right away. These are areas where Apricots traditionally do not set well, or the varieties that work are not very flavorful.

Commercial attention was a little slower coming. Because of the fine flavor of the Flavor Delight Aprium© and its adaptability to lower chill climates in the central valley of California the commercial Jam producers were the first to look at the variety.

Commercially, it could be harvested at 18 brix, a sugar rating used for fruit. At that time most commercial Apricots could not get 10 to 12 brix when commercially ready for harvest. For the home garden, when fully ripe the Flavor Delight is up to 22+ brix.

Over time, the popularity of Apricots commercially has diminished, but in the home garden it remains as popular as ever. Anyone in a marginal climate for apricots is always looking for a variety that will produce. The Flavor Delight Aprium© is proving to be at least adaptable to the cold of a zone 6 and in some more protected locations and still fruiting well. Only time and experiment will set the limits on this relatively new and exciting Interspecific hybrid fruit.

Outstanding

My Flavor Delight is 3 years old and 6 feet tall and wide. Last winter there was no frost in Tucson, AZ, the warmest winter in decades. There were no other apricots nearby, but it produced over 40 fruit in late May/early June. Flavor is as good as Blenheim, my standard for comparing apricots. The fruit ripens all at once and doesn't hold on the tree, so be prepared.

Dear Tucson Marik,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Flavor Delight Aprium® Tree! It’s fantastic to hear that your tree is thriving at 6 feet tall and wide after just three years, especially with such an extraordinary harvest of over 40 fruits, all bursting with flavor comparable to your Blenheim benchmark. You raise a great point about the fruit ripening all at once and not holding on the tree — being prepared for that busy harvest time is such useful advice for others considering this unique aprium variety.

If you ever need tips on best practices for harvesting or caring for your tree through Tucson’s distinctive seasons, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to share guidance on everything from pruning techniques to pest prevention to ensure your aprium continues flourishing well into the years ahead.

Thank you again for taking the time to leave such a detailed and insightful review. Your enthusiasm is truly inspiring!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Outstanding

Dear Tucson M.,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Flavor Delight Aprium® Tree! It’s thrilling to hear how beautifully your tree has grown over the past three years—reaching six feet tall and wide—and produced such an abundant harvest of over 40 fruits, especially in such an unusually warm Tucson winter. Your comparison to Blenheim is high praise indeed, and we’re glad the fruit flavor lives up to your expectations.

Your note about the fruit ripening all at once and not staying on the tree is a helpful insight for anyone growing this variety. For customers who want to extend their harvesting time, you might consider consulting schedules for staggered planting or additional varieties that fruit at different times to keep fresh apriums/grapics on hand longer.

If you have any questions about summer care or preventing stress from hot temperatures as the seasons shift, we’re always happy to help you get the best from your tree.

Thank you again for your thoughtful review. It makes all the difference to hear how these plants succeed in real gardens!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

My Apriums

I live north of Dallas and my 3 year old trees look great,bore a little fruit this year ,sure was good I reccomend these

Dear Les,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with your Flavor Delight Aprium® Trees! We’re thrilled to hear that your three-year-old trees north of Dallas are thriving and already producing delicious fruit. It sounds like your trees are off to a wonderful start.

Since this is just the beginning of their journey, you can expect even more fruit in the coming years as the trees mature and blossom. To help maximize your harvest, consider providing them with consistent watering during dry spells and applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Also, light pruning can improve airflow and encourage healthy growth.

If you ever have any questions or want tailored tips for your area, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We love hearing stories like yours and are here to support your gardening success.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

My Apriums

I live north of Dallas and my 3 year old trees look great,bore a little fruit this year ,sure was good I reccomend these

Dear Les,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Flavor Delight Aprium® trees! We’re delighted to hear that your trees are thriving north of Dallas and that you even enjoyed some fruit this year. It’s always rewarding to know our customers are impressed with their plants.

Since your trees are coming into their prime around age three, it's quite normal for fruit production to start small and grow more abundant over time. For the best crop yield in the coming years, consider watering consistently during dry spells and applying balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage strong, healthy growth. Thin the fruit if the crop seems heavy, which can help improve overall fruit size and tree vigor. Additionally, keep an eye out for any pests or diseases—prompt treatment helps ensure future harvests are bountiful and delicious!

If you ever have questions or want advice tailored for your region, don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you continued joy with your Apriums!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Leafed out quickly last May. Still in Winter dormancy as of Mid April.

I planted Flavor Delight late May 2008. Because I orderd so late in the Season and had it delivered to my Phoenix AZ Work address where it is warm, the Flavor Delight arrved in the Box already starting to Leaf out. I was a bit concerned. I planted the Tree in Lakeside, AZ Elevation is 6,800 and has a very late Frost date. Within a few days of Planting, The Tree finished Leafing out. As of 4/13/09, The Tree has not come out of this years winter dormancy. It did snow yesterday in the White Mountians(Northeastern AZ? , So I think it is stil a few weeks away from blooming. I am looking fiorward to the Fruit in future years.

Hello cryptic,

Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience with your Flavor Delight Aprium® Tree! We truly appreciate you taking the time to provide such thoughtful feedback. It’s impressive how well your tree leafed out quickly after planting, especially given the warm Phoenix climate it initially spent time in before coming up to the cooler Lakeside area with its higher elevation and late frost dates.

Your observation that the tree is still in winter dormancy as of mid-April sounds perfectly normal for that region and elevation—late frosts and cooler temperatures certainly play a big role in slowing down spring progress. Snow in the White Mountains is a gentle reminder how conditions can vary!

As you patiently await bloom and future fruit set, continuing to provide deep watering during dry periods and protecting the tree from harsh frosts can really help. Monitoring local climate cues is key with aprium trees, especially when climbing elevations.

We’re excited for you to enjoy those delicious fruits in the years ahead – your tree is off to a good start. If you ever have questions or want tips on care including fertilization timing or pruning, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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