This scharka - Plum Pox Virus resistant variety is perfect for fresh consumption and also for processing. This new variety will benefit plum growers, particularly those with plum pox virus in their orchards.
Parents: Jojo x Haganta, breeder Dr. Walter Hartmann, University Hohenheim
Plum pox virus resistance: resistant variety
Picking season: mid August to mid September
Fruit size: large / very large, 55-90g
Fruit colour: dark blue
Taste: very sweet
Vigour: weak / medium-strong
Growth habit: upright
Start to bear fruit: early
Cropping: heavy
Bearing regularity: regular
Self-fertility: self-fertile
Blossom frost-resistance: good
Cold hardiness: very good
Suitable for organic or no-spray culture: yes
General disease-resistance: very good
| 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) |