Marjories Seedling
£19.50
One of the latest cropping plums with large deep purple fruits with a blue bloom. Oval in shape. A dual purpose plum with greenish yellow flesh that is quite sweet. Regular and heavy cropping. A late flowering plum and is self fertile. Originated in Berkshire in 1912.
Picking time – early / mid September Pollination group – E
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| Rootstock | Brompton maiden (vigorous), St Julien A maiden (moderate) |
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