Okay, so today I want to talk about planting a sweet treat pluerry tree. I’ve been wanting to get more into gardening, and fruit trees seemed like a cool thing to try. I did some research online and found out about this thing called a pluerry, which is like a mix between a plum and a cherry. Sounds pretty good, right?
I looked around and found out that the “Candy Heart” variety is a popular one. Apparently, it’s got this dark red skin and the inside is like an amber color. People say it’s super sweet with a unique taste. I read that it has some Japanese plum and sweet cherry in it. And it’s kind of in between the size of a cherry and a plum.

So, I ordered one online. It arrived as this little bare-root tree. It was basically a stick with some roots, which was kind of funny. I soaked the roots in water for a few hours like the instructions said. While that was happening, I dug a big hole in my backyard. I made sure the hole was wide enough for the roots to spread out.
Then, I placed the tree in the hole, making sure it was at the right depth. I don’t want to bury it too deep! I carefully filled the hole back in with dirt, patted it down, and watered it really well. Now, I just have to wait. They say these trees are pretty fast growers, and the fruit can hang on the tree for like a month!
I’m pretty excited to see how this goes. I’ve never really grown fruit before, so it’s a new adventure. Hopefully, I’ll be eating some delicious pluerries in the future. If it turns out well, I may try growing other fruits like pluots or peacotums. They say they’re great too. Anyway, I’ll keep you guys updated on the tree’s progress.
- Ordered a Candy Heart pluerry tree online.
- Soaked the bare roots in water.
- Dug a hole in the backyard.
- Placed the tree in the hole at the correct depth.
- Filled the hole with dirt and watered thoroughly.
My Expectations
I’m hoping that this tree will thrive in my backyard. It’s supposed to be heat-tolerant, which is good because it gets pretty hot here in the summer. I’m also looking forward to a good harvest. From what I’ve read, these trees produce a lot of fruit. Fingers crossed!