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Plum · Mariposa

Rosaceae · Prunus salicina

This variety was first cultivated in Japan.

Characteristics

Perennial

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.


Height: 150 cm
Foliage: Flowers: Produce:

The basics

Position: Full sun
Soil: Humous-rich, well-drained
Position

Care

Pruning

When to prune: Winter

It will require annual pruning once the foliage has dropped in winter.

Journal

12

28 Dec 2024 · First taste

21 Dec 2024 · Harvest (11)

13 Sep 2024 · Fruit forming

4 Aug 2024 · Buds forming

18 Oct 2023 · Fruit forming

25 Sep 2023 · Eaten leaves and buds

25 Sep 2023 · Last Flowers

7 Apr 2023 · Prune

29 Jan 2023 · Harvest (1)

15 Oct 2022 · Fruit forms

6 Aug 2022 · Purchased Tree (1)



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