Plum x 'Vampire'

Plum x 'Vampire': Ruby-Tinted Plums with Red Juicy Flesh

Vampire produces medium to large plums with glossy skins blending green and ruby red. The red flesh is very juicy, and the crop ripens toward the later part of the main plum season.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 4-5 m
• Spread: 4-5 m
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use the colourful fruit for fresh eating and kitchen recipes where red flesh is welcome. Its relatively contained canopy is useful in an orchard with carefully planned space.

Care Instructions: Include a compatible Japanese plum for pollination. Keep branches open to sunlight, thin an excessive fruit set and maintain steady moisture while the red-fleshed crop develops.