Plum– Mariposa

Description

Plum– Mariposa

Prunus domestica

A Japanese, semi-freestone, mid season blood plum.

HEIGHT: 4.0m

WIDTH: 4.0m

*height & width at maturity

FRUIT: 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.

POLLINATION: Narrabeen, Santa Rosa, Satsuma

MATURITY: Late January – Early February (Mid season)

DESCRIPTION: One of the largest blood Plums, used for fresh fruit, preserves, jams and juices.

TOLERANCES: 

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.

PESTS AND DISEASES:

FORM: An upright vigorous growing tree.

FLOWERS:

FOLIAGE and BARK:

GROWTH RATE: