Large, high-quality mid-to late-season semi-freestone European plum. Origin: USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV by R. Scorza. NY981 O.P.; tested as B7054; introd. 2009. Tree: semi-erect with spurs; blooms 2 d to one week ahead of Stanley; good pollenizers are Stanley, Reine Claude and Bluebyrd; susceptible to black knot at a level similar to Stanley. Fruit: large, 60-67 mm long by 43-57 mm wide, 72-122g; skin deep purple, flesh amber; 15-22 °Brix; semi-freestone, up to 8% of fruit has stylar end stone breakage; ripens mid-September to late October in Kearneysville.
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