Large sweet prune that dries very well with a deep black colour.
Tulare Giant
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | High ± 800 ICU |
| Vigour | Moderate to strong |
| Growth habit | Semi spreading |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 1st week October |
| Full bloom | 2nd week October |
| Flower shape | Rosacious |
| Pollen compatibility | Self incompatible |
| Bearing habit | Spurs and shoots |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Muir Beaty |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 1st week in January |
| Control cultivar | 1-2 weeks before Van Der Merwe |
| Production (kg/tree) | Very good |
| Fruit size distribution | 65gram, large |
| Shape | Oval |
| Skin colour | Purple |
| Flesh colour | Light yellow |
| Eating quality | Very Good, sweet. |
| Texture | Fine |
| Storage ability | Medium |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Prunes |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Dry, Fresh |
| Origin | USA |
| Owner | University of California |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | Yes |