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use, processing, or freezing. Ripens in mid-season to late mid-season.
Trees are productive and among the most cold-hardy European plums.
A Canadian introduction. Self-fruitful.
President
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-8
Notes:
The large, blue, Imperatrice-type fruits have yellow flesh. Suit-
able for fresh use, canning, or freezing. Ripens very late. The trees are
vigorous and upright. Recommended in California and New Mexico. Re-
quires cross-pollination.
Reine de Mirabelle
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-8
Notes:
The medium-sized to large, yellow fruits have good flavor and
are suitable for fresh use and preserves. Requires cross-pollination.
Seneca
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-9
Notes:
The large, reddish-purple, prune-type fruits have soft, yellow,
freestone flesh. Suitable for fresh use, processing, or drying. Resists
cracking but is too soft for shipping. Best for home orchards. The
small, spreading trees tolerate black-knot disease. A New York intro-
duction. Requires cross-pollination.
