Description
π Plum ‘Angeleno’ is a late-season Japanese plum cultivar prized for its long shelf life, firm texture, and rich flavour. Itβs a reliable performer in South African orchards and home gardens alike.
π³ Plum ‘Angeleno’ Tree
Botanical Name: Prunus salicina βAngelenoβ (also known as Suplum Six) Common Name: Angeleno Japanese Plum
π Fruit Description: Produces medium to large, round to slightly flattened plums with dark purple to black skin and firm, yellow flesh. The flavour is sweet and aromatic, with a fine texture. Itβs a freestone variety, making it ideal for fresh eating, drying, or preserves.
πΈ Flowering & Pollination:
- Blooms in mid to late spring
- Requires cross-pollination with compatible cultivars like Fortune, Souvenir, or Letitia for optimal fruit set
- Bears on both spurs and shoots, with high flower intensity
π Light & Position:
- Requires full sun for best fruiting and flavour
- Plant in a sheltered, well-drained location to avoid wind damage
π± Soil & Planting:
- Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5β6.8)
- Enrich planting hole with acid compost to support root development
π§ Watering:
- Moderate water needs
- Deep, consistent watering during fruiting season enhances fruit size and sweetness
πΏ Growth Habit:
- Moderately vigorous, with a semi-upright to spreading form
- Grows to about 4β5 metres tall and wide
βοΈ Pruning:
- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and airflow
- Light summer thinning improves light penetration and fruit quality
βοΈ Chill Requirement & Storage:
- Medium chill requirement (400β450 hours)
- Excellent post-harvest performance: stores up to 8β12 weeks under optimal cold storage conditions
πΌ Uses:
- Ideal for home orchards, fruit-focused gardens, or small-scale commercial growing
- Pairs beautifully with flowering herbs like Lavandula dentata or Salvia officinalis





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