Dessert plum
Originated in Canada. Released for trialling in 1983. Fruits have rather fibrous flesh which is juicy with a weak flavour although can be very pleasant.
Availability Material in the National Fruit Collection not currently available.
Accession name Valerie (V.70031)
Picking time Early-Mid August a
Size large a
Type Dessert a
Shape Oval a
Fruit Weight 75.20 g a
Skin Colour Purple-red a
Stalk Length 13.38 mm a
Stone Freestone/Semi-freestone a
References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.