Plum - Mariposa Prunus salicina

DESCRIPTION
Large heart shaped blood plums, dark red skin with some spotting, and deep red, juicy sweet flesh with excellent flavour. Fruit is soft when fully ripe. Semi-Freestone.

MATURITY
Late January to Early February (Mid season).

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS
Narrabeen, Santa Rosa, Satsuma.

COMMENTS
One of the largest blood Plums, used for fresh fruit, preserves, jams and juices. An upright vigorous growing tree.

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.