(1/5) Pluot - Black Adder
(2/5) A fully ripe and juicy Blackadder fruit showing the lovely apricot coloured flesh and the dark skin, growing really well in our subtropical location in Kyogle.
(3/5) Black Adder Pluot Plum flowers forming at the break of Spring
(4/5) The Black adder Plum tree, approximately 3 years old in this photo with lots of fruits.
(5/5) The black skinned Pluot plums are delicious on the Blackadder tree.
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Pluot Plum - Black Adder
Prunus salicina x armeniaca
Graham Richards kindly gave us this low chill Pluot Plum to trial from his low chill breeding program. First fruiting this season, excellent flavour and texture. A Pluot is a cross between an Apricot and Plum- however more Plum characteristics are present... Read More. The Black Adder has Purplish- black skin with an amber flesh turning a deeper colour when very ripe. Pluots normally require cross pollination to set fruit. Try cross pollinating with another Pluot or a Japanese Plum variety- like a Mariposa. We are currently assesing its ability to self pollinate and will update our growing advice with those results. Ensure adequate sunlight, free draining fertile soil for maximum yields and healthy productive trees. Being low chill, it will produce fruit where winters are mild but may still not thrive in areas with hot summers. Protection may be beneficial.
Other Names: Blackadder
$49.00 ($49.00-$99.00 choose a size)
Preferred Climate Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
Grown From Grafted
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months January, December
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost
Plant Width 2-4m
Growth Rate Medium
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