European plum Renklovd Kursakova

This variety was obtained by crossing Eurasia 21 with Renklovd Altana. Originator — All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Selection of Fruit Crops named after I.V. Michurin. Breeders: G.A. Kursakov, G.G. Nikiforova, T.A. Pisanova, R.E. Bogdanov. The variety was submitted for state testing in 2002.

Medium-height tree with an oval, moderately dense, and leafy crown. Shoots are thin, straight, brownish-brown in color. Buds are conical, pointed, small, slightly deviated from the shoot. Leaves are medium-sized, green, elongated-oval, apex slightly pointed, base oval, leaf margin serrated, glabrous. Leaf blade is concave in the shape of a boat. Stipules are medium-sized, oval, located at the base of the leaf, number 2. Petiole is short, medium-sized. Style is higher than stamens.

Fruits are large, one-dimensional, weighing 31.1 g. Fruit height is 42.8 mm, diameter 38.5; 37.8 mm. Fruit apex is rounded, base has a shallow depression. Main skin color is red, covering color is reddish-purple, flesh is yellow-green. Flesh density is medium, juicy, fibrous. Flavor is sour-sweet. Stone separates easily from flesh. Stone shape is rounded-oval, apex shape is rounded, base shape is rounded-elliptical. Biochemical composition: dry matter content — 17.59%, sugars — 12.3%, acids — 0.98%, P-active catechins — 285 mg/100g, ascorbic acid — 6.09 mg/100g. Fruit transportability is medium. Main use of the variety — table.

Self-sterile. High yield, annual. Fruit-bearing on fruiting spurs and bouquet branches.

Advantages: large, attractive, red-purple fruits, good taste. Tree is drought-tolerant and winter-hardy. Suitable for both home garden and commercial cultivation.

No disadvantages have been identified.