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Ontario



An attractive large dual purpose yellow plum.

Origin: USA, 1874

Pollination: Ontario is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.  Pollination partners

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History and description of Ontario

Ontario plum was raised by Ellwanger and Barry, Rochester, New York, USA and first described 1874. Was grown commercially in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.

Medium large, round-oval fruit. Greenish yellow, bloomy skin giving the appearance of a very large greengage. Soft golden yellow flesh. Sometime a little fiberous. Good flavour as a dessert variety. Bruises easily.

Upright, spreading tree. Hardy and self-fertile Fair cropping. Susceptible to bacterial canker and brown rot but resistant to plum rust

Characteristics of Ontario plum and gage trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourYellow
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking time
Season of useAug
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Disease resistanceBacterial Canker - Susceptible
Suitable forHardy
Pollination date23
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners