Haganta plum

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A new large blue disease-resistant plum from Germany.

Germany has a long tradition of growing plums, and Haganta is a new large blue plum variety with an excellent flavour, and resistant to plum Sharka disease. It is a late-season plum (September) and the fruit can be kept for a week in a fridge.

Last updated 02 Apr 2010.

Summary

Species: Prunus domestica
Origin: Germany
Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 126300

Identification

Fruit colour: Blue
Fruit size: Large
Fruit shape: Oval / round

Using

Good for eating fresh
Flavour quality: Very good
Flavour style: Sweeter
Ripening period: Late season
Use / keeping: 1 week If refrigerated, will keep longer than most plums

Growing

Cropping: Heavy
Fertility: Partially self-fertile
Vigour: Large
Gardening skill: Average
General disease resistance: Good

Climate

Suitable for temperate climates

Disease resistance

Plum pox virus (Sharka) - Very resistant

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Mature heights for Haganta trees

This table shows the likely mature height for a Haganta tree taking into account the vigor of the variety, the rootstock, and soil conditions.

Rootstock	Soil quality
Rootstock	Poor	Below average	Average	Above average	Very good
Pixy	7.2 ft 2.2 m	9.0 ft 2.8 m	10.8 ft 3.3 m	13.5 ft 4.1 m	16.2 ft 5.0 m
St.Julien	9.0 ft 2.8 m	11.3 ft 3.5 m	13.5 ft 4.1 m	16.9 ft 5.2 m	20.3 ft 6.2 m
Brompton	14.4 ft 4.4 m	18.0 ft 5.5 m	21.6 ft 6.6 m	27.0 ft 8.3 m	32.4 ft 9.9 m

From an idea by N. Buck - more details.

Plum, gage, damson trees

The following fruit tree nurseries offer Haganta plum trees for sale:

Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK)
United Kingdom Supplier's website >>

Where to buy plums to eat

No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.