President

President Plum is an old, high-yielding late-ripening variety developed in England in the early 20th century. Trees of this variety are vigorous with a pyramidal crown that becomes more rounded and spreading with age. The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness and disease resistance, making it suitable for cultivation both in private gardens and on an industrial scale. Fruit production begins on the 4th-5th year after planting, and mature trees yield 45-70 kg.

The fruits of the President plum are large, weighing 60-100 grams when standardized, with a round or slightly oval shape and a distinct but shallow ventral suture. The skin is purplish-violet with a strong blue bloom, and the flesh is green-yellow, dense, tender, and juicy with a pleasant sour-sweet flavor. The stone, medium to large in size, separates easily from the flesh, facilitating use in various culinary applications.

The variety is versatile in application and suitable for fresh consumption as well as processing. President plum is valued for its high commercial and flavor qualities, as well as for its stable fruiting due to grafting onto apricot rootstock. The harvest period falls at the end of September to the beginning of October, allowing use of the fruits during the autumn season. Due to its characteristics, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a high-quality and delicious late plum harvest.