Plum (Prunus domestica) LAINE

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Laine'

A self-fertile variety with extra-large, attractive fruits.

'Laine' is a modern Latvian plum variety that is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and low-maintenance plum tree with large fruits. Its greatest advantage is that it is self-fertile, so it does not require a pollinator and will reliably bear fruit even as a single tree in the garden. It produces very high yields of large, attractive purple fruits with good flavor and flesh that separates completely from the stone. Thanks to the good frost hardiness of its flower buds, the harvest is stable even after challenging springs.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Self-fertile: Bears fruit reliably without a pollinator, ideal as a solitary tree.
• Large to very large fruits: The fruits reach an impressive weight of 50–75 g.
• High and regular productivity: Delivers an abundant harvest every year.
• Completely freestone: The flesh separates easily from the small stone, making it easy to eat and process.
• Good frost hardiness of flower buds: Reliably withstands spring frosts.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia, Dobele
• Year of registration: 2016

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is medium-strong (up to 3 m), forming a wide, spreading crown that is easy to shape. It is self-fertile and very productive. After it begins full bearing, it requires regular renewal pruning.

Fruit

• Size: Large to very large (50–75 g).
• Skin: Attractive, pinkish-purple to purple with a white bloom.
• Flesh: Light yellow, medium-firm, and juicy. The stone is completely free and small.
• Taste: Good, best when harvested at optimal (technical) maturity while the fruits are still firm.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost hardiness of flower buds: The variety has good frost hardiness.

Growing Recommendations

• Use: A versatile variety for fresh consumption and processing (cakes, jams).
• Suitability: Thanks to its self-fertility and low maintenance, it is ideal for all gardeners. Also recommended for commercial orchards.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-late, in early September.
• Eating maturity: It is recommended to harvest the fruits progressively at technical maturity (when they are still firm), as they have the best flavor at this stage.
• Storability: Intended for immediate consumption or processing.