Japanese, medium, heart-shaped blood plum. Dark purple over a greenish background colour, pale red flesh becomes very dark. Very sweet, even when underripe. Clear juice, semi-freestone. Very sweet, skin is bitter until quite ripe. Will ripen off the tree quite well.
Common Uses
Origin
California, USA, 1930s
Pollination
Narrabeen, Santa Rosa, Laroda, Ruby Blood, Satsuma
Chill Hours
Medium, (estimated 500)
Blossom Time
Early to mid-season. With Friar, Pizzaz
Harvest Time
Mid-January in central Victoria. As early as late December in parts of NSW and South Australia, as late as mid-February in cooler parts of Tas.
Production Notes
Bruises easily, needs careful handling, ripens well off the tree if picked slightly green. Very regular and productive cropper. Great variety for home garden but can drop before they are ripe in a high wind. Can pick this variety over several weeks.
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