Plum pox virus (PPV) resistant, late-ripening plum with early, regular and high yields.
Crossing: Jojo x Haganta, Dr. Walter Hartmann, University of Hohenheim
Vigour: weak to medium strong, overall relatively compact
Blossom: self-fertile
Fruits: large to very large, 55 - 90 g, oval, dark blue with strong wax coating
Pulp: golden yellow, firm, easily freestone, sugar content 92 - 100 degrees Oechsle
Taste: very good and harmonious with a high sugar content, therefore also suitable for distilling
Harvest season: mid-August to mid-September, long harvest window
Yield: early onset, regular and high
Disease resistance: the variety is generally not very susceptible to diseases. Characterized by an absolute resistance to Plum pox virus and can therefore also be cultivated in Sharka areas.
Details and Specifications | |
Pot growing plant: | yes |
Rootstock Characteristics and Description: | St. Julien A - Semi Vigorous rootstock for cold areas with fluctuating spring temperatures due to inconsistent spring weather conditions. Plum trees grown on St. Julien rootstocks tend to come into bearing after 3-4 years. They can be used to produce free-standing trees (with no staking required once established) |