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Prunus salicina Lindl. Japanese plum · Fruit crops · bred by WICKSON (US)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a chance seedling, which presumably originated from the hybridization of Japanese plum and cherry plum. The tree is characterized by vigorous growth and a spreading crown, reaching a height of 2.4–6 meters. Flowering occurs early, which poses a risk of flower damage from spring frosts.

The fruits are medium to large in size, round or conical in shape, with purple-red skin and juicy, sweet flesh with a tart tang. The variety is self-fertile, but requires fruit thinning to prevent branch breakage during heavy harvests. High susceptibility of the plant to black knot and moderate resistance to bacterial leaf spot are noted.

The fruits are consumed fresh and are also used for making jams, preserves, jellies, and desserts.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
WICKSON (US) 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
WICKSON (US) 1 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
WICKSON (US) 1 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • ZA South Africa Application submitted

    № EMPTY428

  • FR France Terminated

    № 0091326

    Application
    1 January 1970
    Registration
    1 January 1961
    Terminated
    31 December 2009
  • ES Spain Active

    № 12040028

    Application
    21 February 1996
    Registration
    8 December 2017

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