Prunus salicina Mariposa Plum Dwarf is a delicious heart-shaped blood plum, with dark red skin and deep red, juicy sweet flesh with an excellent flavour. The plums mature during mid-season, typically from late January to early February. One of the largest blood plums, Mariposa is popular for preserves, jams and juices. For best results, cross-pollinate with other Japanese plum varieties such as Narrabeen, Satsuma, and Santa Rosa. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.
Soil: Cultivate well-drained soil thoroughly before planting. Don't dig into clay - create a mound of topsoil. Water often until well established. Requires a deep soaking when dry. Mulch is beneficial.
Conditions: Full sun (for larger harvests). Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m
Soil: Cultivate well-drained soil thoroughly before planting. Don't dig into clay - create a mound of topsoil. Water often until well established. Requires a deep soaking when dry. Mulch is beneficial.
Conditions: Full sun (for larger harvests). Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m