Rheingold

Golden-yellow, large-fruited and burst-proof plum with very aromatic, refreshing taste for fresh consumption

Parents:

President x Severn Cross

Growth:

slow-growing, vital

Blossom:

annual and perennial wood, self-fertilising, medium early, robust

Ripeness:

mid August/early September, the fruits hold very well on the tree, can be picked in portions during a long period

Appearance:

very large, golden-yellow egg plum, low fragranced, dotted reddish at its sun-exposed side

Quality:

golden-yellow fruit pulp, medium juiciness, loosens easily from the stone, firm (to the bite), getting soft later on

Taste:

early sourish accents, then pleasantly plummy-refreshing

Crop yield:

very early onsetting, high and regular

Special notes:

fine fresh and compote fruit, tree is especially suitable for home gardens due to its slow growth, ideal for direct marketing