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Davidson Plum Hot

Weird Plum Fruits on the Trunk of Tree | Davidson Plum Rainforest Bush Tucker Plant Review

Fruit Trees M Mark January 08, 2018 4910

This Davidson plum is a great find for backyard growers

January 08, 2018

Overall rating

4.8

Easy to Grow?

5.0

Taste

4.0

Disease & Pest Resistance

5.0

Productivity

5.0

I have been totally impressed with our Davidson plum fruit tree and I'm so glad we purchased one a few years back. This is the first year it has fruited so we only had a taste of about 10 plums and not really enough for jam etc but it sure looks very promising for the future.

It strikes easily from seed so I intend to grow several more and plant them in a row under our large fig tree since this one is growing well in part-shade.

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Plant Knowledge Base

I grow/have grown this plant

Where is this plant growing?

In Ground/Raised Bed

What is your Climate?

Sub-Tropical

Organically Grown?

Yes

Fertilisers, Organics, or Other Supplements Used

Citrus fertiliser and natural mulch

Favourite way to prepare/eat

Eating fresh is a rush due to the sourness but I like them! I intend to make a batch of plum jam once we get a bigger harvest as our tree is still rather small at about 2 metres high.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fruit seems have limited pest issues and therefore we don't need to net or bag the tree.
Fruit forms on the trunk of the tree making an easy harvest.
The tree looks great! Very ornamental in the garden.

Cons

Fruit is sour so for some people it's not very nice to eat fresh.