Their growth habit and manner of fruiting is more similar to apples. They are best pruned lightly and can be trained to a central leader or grown as an open-centered tree. European and Japanese plums will not pollinate each other. For cross-pollination, these plums must be matched with another tree within their own group. Comox, B.C., 1960.
Flesh is tender and juicy with rich, distinctive flavour.
Susceptible to cracking in wet weather. Moderately vigourous tree. Large blue fruit with thick green-yellow, sweet flesh. Vigourous, hardy tree bears young and heavily. Very good for fresh eating and cooking.