Culinary plum
Thought to be of English origin. First described in 1831. A very firm plum which has a good flavour when cooked.
Synonyms:Honey Plum
Availability Material in the National Fruit Collection is available under license.
Accession name Gisborne's
Flowering time 26th April 10% flowering 30th April Full (80%) flowering10th May 90% petal fall
Picking time Early-Mid August 1
Size medium-large 1
Type Culinary 1
Shape Oval 1
Fruit Weight 31.90 g 1
Skin Colour Yellow-green 1
Stalk Length 12.28 mm 1
Stone Freestone/Semi-freestone 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.