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Herman
A very early self-fertile dual purpose plum similar to Czar but with much improved flavour
Origin: Sweden, 1972
Pollination: Herman is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop. Pollination partners
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History and description of Herman
Raised from a cross between Czar and Ruth Gerstetter at Balsgard Fruit Breeding Station in Sweden and first reported in 1972.Medium sized, blue-violet plum similar in appearance to a Czar. Both earlier and better flavoured than Czar. Free stone. An excellent self-fertile dual purpose plum.
Characteristics of Herman plum and gage trees
| Use | Dual Cul & Des |
| Colour | Blue |
| Flavour | |
| Fruit size | Medium |
| Picking time | |
| Season of use | M July |
| Tree vigour | |
| Tree habit | |
| Fruit-bearing | |
| Cropping | |
| Suitable for | Northern Britain |
| Pollination date | 0 |
| Pollination group | B |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Pollinators | Pollination partners |
| Parentage | Czar Ruth Gerstetter |
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