Plum - Dwarf Prunus donsworth

DESCRIPTION
Large blood plum, with dark pink to red skin and light red juicy flesh which is soft when fully mature. Good quality fruit with nice sweet flavour, clingstone. Grows to height 2.5 metres and width 2.5 metres.

MATURITY
Early to Mid January (Early season) .

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS
Mariposa, Narrabeen and Santa Rosa.

COMMENTS
Eaten fresh, or used in preserves and jams. One of the first blood plums to mature. A vigorous growing tree, prolific bearer will require staking.

TREE CARE
Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.