Plum - Sugar Plum Dwarf Prunus domestica

DESCRIPTION
This plum is a cultivar of small elongated oval-shaped fruit, featuring deep red skin and very sweet, juicy yellow flesh. It is highly regarded for its freestone characteristic, which makes it easy to remove the pit and enjoy its succulent fruit flesh.

MATURITY
Late February (Mid to late season).

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS
Damson, Prune Robe de Sergeant. Considered partially self fertile, but benefits from pollinators

COMMENTS
Big fruit on small trees. Staking support required when young. An upright spreading tree producing heavy crops. Used for fresh fruit, drying and jam.

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.