Black Majesty

USPP 19527

Black Skin/Yellow Flesh Plum

Ripens:  +45, About Angeleno Time or just after

 

Skin Colour:  Smooth, Shiny, Black	Blooming Period:  Late
Shape:  Globose	Blossom Density:  Very Heavy
Size:  Medium to Large	Anther Color:  Orange Yellow
Flesh Colour:  Yellow	Pollen Production:  Good, Bee Enticing
Texture:  Very Firm, Juicy	Cropping:  Very Heavy Even on Young Trees
Eating Quality:  Excellent, 22 Brix, Juicy	Aroma:  Moderate
Cracking:  None Observed	Cold Storage Data:  Outstanding
Tree Habit:  Semi upright	Confirmed Pollinators: August Candy, Catalina, Fortune, Candyrosa, September Candy

Notes:  A new selection that has been outstanding for the past three years in California and ripens just after Angeleno.  It has black skin, yellow flesh, an outstanding 22 brix, firm texture, stays juicy at all times and stored for 50 days in the cold room!  This variety set with everything Bradfords tried.  They think it might be self fertile.