Variety originating in Sweden which would have been sent to the USA by a collector, for some and for others variety inheritance US. Presented to the Seed Savers Yearbook in 1996.
Synonyms: Ivory egg , Old ivory egg, Australian Yellow plum.
Fruit having the shape, the size and the color of an egg of hen, initially white then cream with maturity veiling of a pinkish blush for the very mature fruits. Bunches of 5 to 8 fruits of 30 to 50 grams. Weak depression at the peduncular attachment, trace of umbilicus marked in a point, 6 sepals.
Firm flesh with a sweet and fruity taste with a touch of lemon acidity.
Plant with moderate development, regular foliage, indeterminate growth.
Very productive variety and suitable for a cool climate.
Caracteristics
Caliber | Small |
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Color | white |
Form | Oval-Plum-Elongated |
Earliness | mid-season |
Foliage | Régular |
Climate | All |
Growing | Indeterminate |
Height | + ou - 1.6m |
Origin | Sweden, USA |