Plum (Prunus salicina) VANIER

Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina) 'Vanier'

Aromatic Japanese variety with attractive multicolored fruits.

'Vanier' is an interesting Japanese plum variety of unknown origin. It is sought after for its visually very appealing, multicolored fruits and excellent aromatic taste, which gains sweetness as the fruits soften. The variety is productive and very resistant to diseases.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Attractive multicolored fruits (yellow to orange-pink).
• Excellent, very aromatic taste.
• Very good disease resistance.
• High yield.
• Juicy and soft flesh.

Origin and Registration

• Origin: Further information on origin and breeding is not specified.
• Type: Japanese Plum

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large, 45 – 50 g.
• Shape: Round.
• Skin: Attractive, multicolored – yellow to orange/pink.
• Flesh: Yellow, soft, juicy.
• Taste: Excellent, very aromatic. Becomes sweeter as the fruits soften.
• Usage: Primarily for fresh consumption.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Has very good resistance to diseases.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Partially self-fertile. For higher yields, a pollinator is recommended (e.g., 'Santa Rosa').
• Note: Soft flesh may imply poorer transportability.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-August (August 10 – 15).
• Yield: Productive.