Medium to large fruit, purple-black skin, hearth shaped, dark red flesh. Freestone. Excellent flavour. Known to be good for bottling.
Common Uses
Origin
Possibly from ‘Doris’ plum (yellow-flesh) developed in America by Luther Burbank. Cross bwn seedling French cherryplum (Prunus cerasifera) and Chinese Prunus triflora. Established in NZ in 1890s.
Pollination
Billington (best), Duff’s Early Jewel, Elephant Heart, Santa Rosa, Omega. Can be difficult to pollinate.
Chill Hours
Unknown
Blossom Time
Unknown
Harvest Time
Mid-season. Unknown for Australia. Late Jan - early Feb in Hastings, NZ.
Production Notes
Vigorous, upright habit. Medium to light cropper if weather is poor during pollination.
Disease Susceptibility
Susceptible to bacterial blast. Tree becomes weak if infected.
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