Plum tree (35-EA-220)

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is of large size, vigorous, and semi-dense; foliated with medium size, mostly elliptical, some oblanceolate, leaves having a serrate margin, and globose glands; flowers from plump, free buds of medium size and length; the flowers being white; and is a regular and productive bearer of late maturing, large size, semi-freestone, globose fruit slightly flattened at the stem end, the fruit having bluish-red skin and firm, yellow flesh.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of plum tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by late ripening, large size, semi-freestone, globose fruit slightly flattened at the stem end, the fruit having bluish-red skin and firm, yellow flesh; and further characterized by fruit which holds well in cold storage, is of good eating quality and very good keeping and long distance shipping quality, and--in comparison to the Roysum--ripens approximately ten days earlier and with fewer and smaller skin cracks along the suture near the stem cavity.