Plum (Prunus salicina) PIEP

Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina) 'Piep'

Self-fertile Japanese variety with large fruits and upright growth.

'Piep' is an interesting Japanese plum variety gaining popularity due to its self-fertility and high yield. The tree has strong, upright growth and produces large, attractive dark purple fruits with firm flesh that are resistant to cracking.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Self-fertility (rare in Japanese plums).
• Large fruits (80 – 100 g), resistant to cracking.
• High and regular yield.
• Early bearing onset.
• Firm, juicy flesh with aromatic taste.

Origin and Registration

• Origin: Further information on origin and breeding is not specified.
• Type: Japanese Plum

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Strong, upright (height 3 – 4 m).
• Crown: Sparse.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large, 80 – 100 g.
• Skin: Dark purple to purple-black. It is resistant to cracking.
• Flesh: Yellow-orange, very firm, and juicy.
• Taste: Balanced, sweet, and aromatic.
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Has good resistance to diseases.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile. However, the presence of other pollinators (e.g., 'Santa Rosa', 'Friar') may increase the yield.
• Bearing: Early onset, regular and rich harvest.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: July to August.