Have HoneySweet trees been grown in orchards in the United States?
Only one experimental planting has been grown in the U.S. Permits for this planting were obtained from APHIS, which put very strict restrictions on how many trees could be grown, where they could be grown, how far the trees had to be from other susceptible trees, what had to done when the trees were in blossom, and what had to done with cuttings from the tree to ensure that test trees were kept under very tight control. After seven years under strict control, APHIS allowed the trees to blossom and be pollinated so fruit could be produced. This permission was granted with the proviso that there were no other stone fruit or other Prunus species in the area that could be pollinated by HoneySweet. In addition to the ARS research location where HoneySweet was developed, the trees have been grown in Spain, Poland and Romania under restrictions specific to each country. Could HoneySweet pollinate other trees? HoneySweet will cross with other domestic plum trees. To find out how far HoneySweet
