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Prunus salicina Lindl. Japanese plum · Fruit crops · bred by CHRIS SMITH

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree has high growth vigor and an upright crown type. Fruiting occurs on spurs and shoots, with flowering occurring in mid-September. The variety is self-incompatible and requires the presence of pollinators such as Sapphire, Harry Pickstone, Laetitia, or Sundew.

The fruit is round in shape; the skin is light yellow at harvest and turns bright yellow after storage. The flesh is yellow, of fine texture, and the stone is semi-freestone. The fruit contains about 16–17° Brix of sugar and is sensitive to mechanical damage during transport.

The variety has good productivity and a high capacity for long-term cold storage. It is intended for commercial cultivation and sale on the fresh market, being an important export crop.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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breeder code 7a 21 21

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  • SUN KISS primary CL, FR, GB, QZ, ZA
  • SUNKISS ZA

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

Parties

Breeder
CHRIS SMITH 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij 18 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
ARC INFRUTEC 3 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
International Plant Selection (FR) 183 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 Active

    № 97/4280

    Application
    1 August 1997
    Registration
    25 June 1998
  • FR France Active

    № 4033930

    Application
    30 July 2009
    Registration
    1 January 2010

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

South Africa № PT 2290
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 1 August 1997
  2. Registered 25 June 1998
  3. Entry closed 25 June 2023

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