Friar
Friar
Tree : The tree has a semi-upright, rapid and moderately strong growth habit. This variety is susceptible to the bacteria. It is used as the pollinator for many different varieties of plums however since it is self-unfruitful it needs a pollinator. |
Fruit : The fruit is big, flat and roundly shaped; it has a dark purple color and when it matures it takes a speckled, smoky and bright black appearance. The transparent, yellow-colored flesh is nice, sweet, savory and very firm; the pit is detached from the flesh when the fruit ripens. |
Pollinator : Santa Rosa, Black Amber |
Harvest Time : 15 – 21 August |