Ripens in early August. Pollinates Methley, Santa Rosa, and Formosa. A large, attractive, dark reddish purple, red-fleshed plum of good quality. Fruit keeps and ships well. One of the most frequently planted Japanese plums.
Tree is vigorous and a prolific bearer.
Considered self-fruitful, and a good pollinizer. Susceptible to winter injury in northern states. The best of the Green Gage types. Outstanding eating quality, sweet with very firm texture. Tree is moderately vigorous.