Prunus domestica 'Reine Claude van Schou.' - 1/2 STDS BR

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* sweet and sour flavour * easy to care for

Growth habit
Plum 'Ruth Gerstetter' is an upright and spherical small tree that can reach a height of 4 - 8 metres and a width of 4 - 6 metres.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Prunus domestica 'Ruth Gerstetter' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Prunus domestica 'Ruth Gerstetter' forms white flowers from March.

fruit
The purple-violet to red-blue, very large fruits have a sweet-sour flavour. The drupes are oval. Ripen from the beginning of July.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases must be considered for Prunus domestica 'Ruth Gerstetter': - Scharka virus: healthy variety.

Use
Fresh consumption