Prune Splendour
An American prune with rich aromatic flavour. Luther Burbank in one of his many breeding programmes about 1905 turned his attention to breeding a better prune. Splendour is a cross between d'Agen and a Hungarian prune. It's long in shape, dark purple with a yellow flesh, and sweet to taste. Estimated 11% sugar (parent d'Agen has about 8%). Considered partially self fertile (will set better fruit with another variety nearby).
- Ripening Time: February
- Fertility: Partially Self-Fertile, produces viable pollen
- Growth Habit: Can be espaliered using the "fan" style only. Free standing tree grows to around 3 - 5m tall.
- Rootstock: Non-dwarfing rootstock
- Chill Tolerance: Normal chill