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Golden Sphere® cherry plum

Golden Sphere

As the name suggests, golden yellow spherical fruit.  The flesh is translucent yellow, and has a plum-like flavour.

Golden Sphere cherry plum identification images

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USDA identification images for Golden Sphere

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

    Visitor reviews

    • 17 Aug 2013  United Kingdom
      Dreadful plum, tasteless, mealy texture, wasps absolutely love it, the birds are also suckered by the bright yellow fruit. makes a fairly good jam but very clingstone and the skins are thick so at least some need to be skimmed off. DO NOT believe what the nuirserymen say about this plum.
    • 17 Feb 2011  SC, United States
      What I am looking for is a delicious, juicy, eating variety that doesn't take much experience to grow. I live in western SC (zone 7b). The land is certified "organic". Can you help me? Thanks DC

    Tree register

    United Kingdom

    Origins

    • Species: Prunus cerasifera - Cherry plum
    • Originates from: Ukraine

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Ukraine
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit colour: Yellow
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Popularity: Best sellers
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves appear first

    Using

    • Cling-stone: Clingstone
    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
    • Flavour quality: Good
    • Cropping: Light
    • Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
    • Food uses: Culinary
    • Picking month: August
    • Picking period: mid-August

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Flowering group: 1
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Attractive features: Attractive fruit
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Golden Sphere cherry plum trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

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



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