A smaller prune than Tulare Giant which can extend Tulare Giant’s season.
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Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | High ± 800 ICU |
Vigour | Moderate to strong |
Growth habit | Semi spreading |
Crotch angles | Medium |
Tree size | Medium |
Flowering | 2nd week October |
Full bloom | 3rd week October |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | Self Compatible |
Bearing habit | Spurs and shoots |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
Pollinator | Muir Beauty |
Fruit set | Good |
Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | 4th Week January* |
Control cultivar | 3 weeks after Tulare Giant |
Production (kg/tree) | Very good |
Fruit size distribution | 50g |
Shape | Oval |
Skin colour | Purple |
Flesh colour | Light yellow |
Eating quality | Very Good, sweet. |
Texture | Fine |
Storage ability | Medium |