Black Doris
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Maturity Disclaimer
McGrath Nurseries have used their best endeavours to ensure this chart is accurate, however, it should be used as a guide only. We do not accept any responsibility for harm, loss or damage caused or resulting from your use or reliance on any of the information contained in this chart in the event that any of that information is inaccurate or incomplete. Maturity information on some new varieties has been based totally on overseas data, not local experience and therefore may not be accurate. We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart and rely on your own inquiries in relation to any district performance relative to the standard timings indicated. |
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DescriptionSuperb, dense fleshed plum. Major canning variety in New Zealand. |
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| Type: | Japanese | |||||||||||||||||||
| Origin: | New Zealand, Unknown | |||||||||||||||||||
| Parentage: | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties |
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Fruit |
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External |
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| Maturity: | January 26 to February 10 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Medium-large | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Round-ovate |
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| Skin Colour: | Black | |||||||||||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Very dark red and firm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Excellent, complex |
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| Stone: |
Free |
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Tree |
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| Cropping: | Medium if well pollinated | |||||||||||||||||||
| Blossom: | White, medium sized | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pollination: | Billington, Omega | |||||||||||||||||||
| Vigour: | High | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Upright & Vigorous | |||||||||||||||||||
Notes |
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Black Doris is very good for bottling. It is susceptible to bacterial blast and the tree becomes very weak when infected. Difficult to pollinate with Billington being its best common pollinator. Medium to light cropper if weather is poor during pollination. |
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Shape of Plum Key |
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