Heron
£22.50
A large, long, oval shaped purple plum with greenish yellow flesh of good quality. A reliable cropper. One of a selection of Plums raised by Rivers Nursery and named after birds. Rootstock: St Julien A.
Picking time – early August Pollination group – C
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| Rootstock | St Julien A maiden (moderate) |
|---|---|
| Type of Plum | Dual Purpose |
| Fruiting | Early Season |
| Pollination Group | C |
| Pollination Requirements | Not Self-fertile |
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