Plum
Variety: Fellenberg
Species: Prunus domestica
Origin
| Breeder, Place | found in Lombardy (Italy) in 1800, imported by Mr. P.E. von Fellenberg to Germany |
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| Parents | chance seedling |
| Typen, Selektionen | 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 |
Blossom
| Blooming date | medium late |
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| 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, Victoria |
Fruit
| Ripening time | medium late, 8.-9. plum week |
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| 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 |
| Stone separability | freestone |
| Plum pox | highly susceptible |
| Storage | good, travels well |
Tree
| Vigour | medium strong, drooping |
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| Crop load | medium to high, irregular, long fruit wood should stay when pruning, in dry summer periods a strong fruit drop is possible |
Evaluation
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.