Jisheng Peach-Shaped Plum Tree (吉盛桃李)

Description

It is a cold-hardy, late-ripening Chinese plum variety developed in Jilin Province, China. It is prized for its sweet, soft-textured flesh, freestone pit, and exceptional winter hardiness, making it well suited to northern and cold-climate regions.

• Cold Hardiness: Tolerates temperatures as low as -36°C (-32.8°F).
• Fruit Shape: Heart-shaped, with a distinctive elongated, pointed tip.
• Fruit Weight: Typically 55–65 g (1.94–2.29 oz), with a maximum of 103 g (3.63 oz).
• Skin: Yellowish-green initially, turning deep purple-red with an attractive white waxy bloom at maturity.
• Flesh: Creamy white to pale yellow, fine-textured, low in fiber, and soft when fully ripe.
• Pit: Fully freestone, with a small pit and a high edible-flesh ratio.
• Flavor: Sweet with mild acidity and a rich, peach-like aroma. Fully ripe fruit becomes exceptionally sweet and soft.
• Juiciness: Very juicy, with a burst of juice when bitten.
• Sugar Content: Soluble solids typically 12%–16%, potentially exceeding 20% at full maturity.
• Ripening Season: Mid- to late August in northeastern China.
• Other Features: Highly cold-hardy, disease-resistant, resistant to fruit cracking, and known for its excellent fruit quality.

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