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Notes:
The medium-sized to large, reddish-purple, prune-type fruits
have yellow, freestone flesh and excellent flavor. Ripens early to mid-
season. The trees are upright and require cross-pollination.
Italian
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-9
Notes:
The large, purplish-blue, prune-type fruits have greenish-yel-
low, freestone flesh with excellent flavor. Suitable for fresh use, pro-
cessing, or drying. Ripens in late mid-season to late season. The trees
are moderately vigorous, upright to somewhat spreading, and moder-
ately productive. Widely recommended.
Kuban Comet
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-9
Notes:
The medium-sized, orange to red fruits have tart flesh. Resists
cracking and ripens early. The trees are small and, reportedly, pro-
ductive and easy to grow. A Russian introduction that is adapted to
colder climates. Self-fruitful.
Mount Royal
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-8
Notes:
The small to medium-sized, bluish-black, Imperatrice-type
fruits have yellow, freestone flesh of good quality. Suitable for fresh
