Fellenberg
Plum, Prunus domestica
This late-ripening variety has outstanding internal and external fruit qualities. Because of its exceptional flavour it is especially suitable for direct marketing. The crop load is only sufficient when planted in cooler sites with good water supply. Fellenberg is not suitable for sites with a high risk of Plum Pox infection.
Blossom
Blooming date
medium late
Fertility
partially self-fertile, very susceptible to cold and wet weather conditions during blooming time
Pollinator
Topfive (S), Felsina, Auerbacher, Cacaks Fruchtbare, Topper (S), Top (S), TOPTASTE ® Kulinaria (S), Hauszwetschgen-Typen
Fruit
Ripening time
medium late, 8.-9. plum week
Scale, shape
medium, 33-36 mm, 28-35 g, ellipsoid
Colour
dark blue skin with purple bloom
Fruit flesh
yellow, at full maturity golden, firm, juicy
Taste
very good, aromatic-spicy with high sugar contents
Cracking sensitivity
medium to high, after heavy rainfall, fine cracks form on the skin of the fruit
Stone separability
freestone
Plum pox
highly susceptible
Storage
good, travels well
Tree
Vigour
medium strong, drooping
Crop load
medium to high, irregular, long fruit wood should stay when pruning, in dry summer periods a strong fruit drop is possible
Origin
Breeder, Place
found in Lombardy (Italy) in 1800, imported by Mr. P.E. von Fellenberg to Germany
Parents
chance seedling
Type, Selection
from north Germany: type 'Köpke', type 'Hauschild'
from Italy: type 'Richards Early' (round about 1 week earlier ripening)
Synonym
Italienische Zwetschge, Doppelte Zwetschge
Property rights
free variety