Catalina
Japanese Plum, Prunus salicina
Catalina is an impressive variety with its outstanding black-blue and even colouring. Large fruit size and symmetrically rounded, attractive fruits with a good taste are achievable with thorough fruit-thinning. Noteworthy is the even maturing on the tree.
Sensitivity to ESFY must be considered when choosing a site.
Blossom
Blooming date
early, very high blossom density
Fertility
under examination
Pollinator
under examination
Fruit
Ripening time
about 15 days after 'Cacaks Schöne', 3-5 days after 'Crimson Glo (S)'
Scale, shape
medium to large, 50-60 mm, rounded, very limited suture
Colour
100 % deep, dark blue colour, at full maturity black blue, less lenticels, heavy bloom
Fruit flesh
yellow when fully ripe, very ripe fruits slightly red veined under the fruit skin, finely textured, very juicy, fruit skin firm and sourish
Taste
aromatic with a refreshing acidity, light plum note, without bitterness
Cracking sensitivity
low
Stone separability
good, small stone
Storage
good
Tree
Vigour
medium strong, semi-upright, very good branching, no blind wood, dark green leaves
Crop load
from an early age regular and high, timely fruit-thinning is necessary for maintaining good flavour and fruit size
Origin
Breeder, Place
C&O Nursery, USA
Property rights
free variety