Red Magnum Bonum

Culinary plum

Prunus domestica L.

The origin of this variety is unknown but was known in England before 1629. Fruits have medium firm, little juicy flesh, which is a little sweet and slightly astringent.

Availability
Material in the National Fruit Collection is available under license.

Accession No.
1952 - 184     check_circle

Accession name
Red Magnum Bonum

Flowering time
21st April 10% flowering
25th April Full (80%) flowering
6th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid-Late August 1

Size
medium-large 1

Type
Culinary 1

Shape
Oval/Long 1

Fruit Weight
48.20 g 1

Skin Colour
Purple-red 1

Stalk Length
11.26 mm 1

Stone
Freestone 1

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.