European plum Alexey

The variety was obtained at the All-Russian Selection and Technology Institute for Horticulture and Nurseries from seeds of the variety 'Zanyatnaya' via open pollination. Author: V.S. Simonov. Under state variety testing since 2006.

Trees are low-growing — up to 1.5-1.7 m in height. The crown is round and slightly raised, of medium density. Leaves are medium-sized, elliptical, long-pointed, with serrated edges.

Fruits weigh about 20 g, elongated-pygmy-shaped, dark purple, with medium-thick skin and a sparse waxy coating. Flavor is sweet, flesh is green-yellow, medium density, juicy, with medium-sized stone easily separating from the flesh. Ripe in late September (September 10-15), suitable for fresh consumption and processing.

Productivity is average — 15 kg/tree. The variety is early-bearing, partially self-fertile, fruits on one-year-old growth and on flower clusters; pollinators — domestic plum varieties; yield is regular.

Cold resistance and resistance to fungal diseases are average.