Rosaceae · Prunus salicina
This variety was first cultivated in Japan.
A very popular blood plum for the home garden, Mariposa produces medium to large size fruit which are very sweet and juicy with dark blood red flesh. It is a regular cropper and is used for fresh fruit, jam and stewing. Mid season variety. Suggested pollinators: Narrabeen, Elephant Heart.
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It will require annual pruning once the foliage has dropped in winter.
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