Prunus salicina 'Donsworth' L/R or B/R Dwarf

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: Prunus *salicina 'Donsworth'

DESCRIPTION:

Large blood plum, with dark pink to red skin and light red juicy flesh which is soft when fully mature. Good quality fruit with nice sweet flavour, clingstone.
Grows to height 1.5-2 metres and width 1.5-2 metres.

MATURITY:

Early to Mid January (Early season) .

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Mariposa, Narrabeen and Santa Rosa.

COMMENTS:

Eaten fresh, or used in preserves and jams. One of the first blood plums to mature. A vigorous growing tree, prolific bearer will require staking.

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.