Fruit Trees
4-way fruit cocktail tree
Prunus
A 4-way fruit cocktail tree carries several stone-fruit grafts on one deciduous Prunus tree, giving a home orchard spring bloom and a mix of edible fruit. The exact fruits and their ripening times depend on the grafts, so check the plant label before planning harvests. Its mature height and spread also depend on rootstock and pruning; no dependable ten-year size applies across this product group. Give it full sun, well-drained soil, and room to reach and maintain every graft. In Southwest Washington, balanced training and regular monitoring help keep the different branches productive and make harvest easier.
Ask about this plantAt a glance
- Mature height
- Varies with rootstock and pruning
- Mature spread
- Varies with rootstock and training
- Light
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Depends on grafts and rootstock
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
Plant where a small home orchard tree can be reached from all sides. Several grafts can provide different stone fruits, depending on the tree's particular combination.
Where to plant
Choose a full-sun site with space around every graft for pruning and harvest. Confirm the rootstock and expected mature size on the plant label before setting its spacing.
Through the seasons
Expect spring flowers, followed by fruit whose types and ripening dates depend on the grafts. Check the label for the combination on your tree.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
In Southwest Washington, inspect stone-fruit branches for disease and clear affected material. Black knot is a concern if the tree includes plum or prune grafts; bacterial canker can affect stone fruits.
Soil, drainage & water
Plant in well-drained soil and water to maintain even moisture. Avoid sites that stay saturated.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Train a strong branch structure and check that vigorous grafts are not crowding the others. Prune to maintain harvest access and balanced growth.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Black knot
Dark, swollen knots on plum or prune branches.
Help your plant thrive
If the tree includes plum or prune grafts, inspect those branches regularly. Remove affected wood and follow regional guidance before treatment.
Bacterial canker
Cankers on stone-fruit branches, sometimes with oozing gum.
Help your plant thrive
Maintain good drainage, inspect branches, and remove diseased wood. Use regional guidance before treatment.
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