Katinka plum

Prunus domestica

A very early-season dual-purpose dark-blue plum with an excellent flavour.

USDA identification images for Katinka

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.

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Origins

Species: Prunus domestica - European plum

Identification

Country of origin: Germany
Fruit colour: Blue - dark
Flower colour: White
Leaf colour: Green
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
Flesh colour: Cream
Fruit size: Average

Using

Cling-stone: Freestone
Picking season: Very early
Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
Flavour quality: Very good
Cropping: Heavy
Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
Food uses: Eating fresh
Picking month: July
Picking period: early July
Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

Growing

Gardening skill: Average
Flowering group: 2
Pollinating others: Average
Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Sunlight: Prefers full sun

Climate

Climate suitability: Temperate climates
Climate suitability: Mild damp climates

Other qualities

Plum pox virus / Sharka: Some resistance

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Katinka plum trees for sale:

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