President Plum
European Plum
 
Fruit ripening time: Late February – Early March
 
A sweet, rich flavoured flesh that is firm and juicy, with a slightly tart skin.
 
President plums are very large in size and oval shaped. The skin is a deep purple, with a blue coloured bloom. The flesh is yellow. A freestone variety.
 
The tree is vigorous, with a very upright and compact shape. President plum trees tend to produce very heavy crops and fruit thinning is recommended. 
 
Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, baking, jam, drying. 
 
Storage: Plums generally have a short storage time once they are ripe and are best kept refrigerated. However, the fruit will ripen on the tree over a period of 1 to 2 weeks, ensuring the fresh fruit can still be enjoyed for a good length of time.
 
President plum is Self-Sterile and requires pollination from another European plum variety. Flowering Group 3.
 
Pollinators: Angelina, Coe’s Golden Drop, D’Agen, Greengage, King Billy, Purple Gage, Victoria