Plum tree ("Autumn Giant")

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is of large size, vigorous, medium dense, and upright in growth; foliated with medium size, mostly elliptical leaves having a crenate margin; blooms from plump, free buds of medium size and length; and is a regular and productive bearer of very large, firm, red-blushed, yellow-flesh, semi-freestone fruit.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of plum tree, substantially as illustrated and described, particularly characterized by usually initiating the bearing of fruit in the second growing season; by blooming approximately nine days later than Santa Rosa; by a relatively late harvest and which is approximately with the Roysum; and by bearing of very large, firm, yellow-flesh, semi-freestone fruit larger than the Roysum and blushed with a higher degree of red skin color; the fruit, which is not susceptible to skin cracking or preharvest drop of immature fruit, being of good eating and long-distance shipping quality.