Plum (Prunus domestica) ANDREEA

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Andreea'

Modern Romanian variety with weaker vigor, ideal for drying.

'Andreea' is a modern plum variety bred at the SCDP Vâlcea station and registered in 2000. It is sought after for its medium to weaker, upright growth, making it suitable for smaller gardens or intensive orchards. The fruits are versatile, but the variety is specially recommended for drying.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Specially suitable for drying.
• Weaker and upright growth (suitable for denser planting).
• High and regular yield.
• Disease resistance.
• Quality flesh without fibers.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: Research and Development Station for Fruit Growing Vâlcea (SCDP Vâlcea)
• Registration: 2000

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to weak, upright growth habit.
• Crown: Medium dense.
• Fruiting: Bears fruit predominantly on short fruiting wood.
• Rootstock Myrobalan C5: Tree growth on this rootstock is similar to the St. Julien rootstock. The advantage of the Myrobalan C5 rootstock is that it tolerates drought, water stress, and poorer soil conditions better.

Fruit

• Size: Medium size, weighing 30 – 50 g.
• Shape and Color: Round to slightly elongated, symmetrical. The skin is blue-purple, covered with bloom, characterized by the presence of reddish-purple dots.
• Flesh: Yellow, fiberless. Medium firm and moderately juicy.
• Taste: Sweet, pleasant, well-balanced between sweet and sour components.
• Stone: Medium size and separates easily from the flesh (Freestone).
• Usage: Versatile – especially suitable for drying, processing (compotes, jams, spirits), and fresh consumption.

Resistance and Requirements

• Disease resistance: The variety is resistant to diseases.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Partially self-fertile. For maximum yield, pollinators are recommended.
• Suitable pollinators: ‘Stanley’, ‘Anna Spath’.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late July to early August.
• Yield: High and regular.