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Prunus domestica King Billy

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Prunus domestica King Billy Common Plum,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Trees Spreading, Upright

Description:

Small to medium oval fruit with purple skin and firm yellow flesh, it has a slight acid flavour - Clingstone. Maturity: Late January early February (Mid season). Suggested Pollinators: Angelina, President. Used for fresh fruit, drying and very good jam variety. Spreading tree.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

4-10m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf Curl, Possums, Scale

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Rosaceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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