Interspecific tree named ‘Apriplum III’
OwnerLowell Glen Bradfordinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and moderately productive tree. The variety produces a heavy bloom during the mid season with scant pollen and is self-unfruitful. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early July, with first picking on Jul. 1, 2007. The fruit is uniformly small in size, nearly black in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, a red and orange yellow two-tone in flesh color, firm and crisp in texture, and outstanding in flavor, having high sugar and a strong apricot presence.
Claims1
A new and distinct variety of interspecific Prunus sp. tree, substantially as illustrated and described, that is similar to its seed parent, ‘Black Noble’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,504) plum, by being self-unfruitful and by producing fruit that is similar in size, clingstone in type, nearly black in skin color, and very sweet, but is distinguished therefrom by producing very little pollen and by producing fruit that is a red and orange yellow two-tone rather than full red in flesh color, that has strong apricot flavor, and that matures about three weeks later.
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