Fellenberg

Variety of Damson · Prunus domestica subsp. domestica

Internationally grown prune plum with sweet flesh – basis of many dried prunes.

Also known as: Italienische Zwetsche, Italian Prune, Fellenberg-Zwetsche

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Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Medium-sized, elongated, dark-blue fruit with sweet, firm, freestone flesh.

Medium-strong growth; self-fertile. Grown worldwide as 'Italian Prune'.

Regular, good yields; important variety for prune production.

Traditional trade and drying variety in Europe and North America; Sharka-susceptible.

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