PLUM LUISA 330mm

Plum 'Luisa' 330mm Pot

Exceptional self-fertile plum producing distinctive heart-shaped fruit with sweet, juicy yellow flesh, making it one of the easiest and most rewarding plums to grow at home.

Plum Luisa is a newly released variety prized for its outstanding flavour, prolific cropping and excellent garden performance. The unique elongated heart-shaped fruit features attractive skin surrounding exceptionally sweet, juicy yellow flesh that is perfect for eating fresh straight from the tree. With good disease resistance and a naturally productive habit, Luisa is an ideal choice for gardeners wanting an easy-to-grow plum suitable for organic growing.

Being self-fertile, only one tree is needed to produce an abundant crop, making it perfect for home gardens where space is limited.

Botanical Name: Prunus salicina 'Luisa'
Common Name:Â Luisa Plum
Pot Size:Â 330mm
Fruit Colour:Â Red to Purple Skin with Yellow Flesh
Flavour:Â Exceptionally Sweet and Juicy
Position:Â Full Sun
Height:Â Approx. 3m–4m (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
Width:Â Approx. 3m
Harvest Time:Â Approximately 35 days after 'Santa Rosa' (Late Summer)
Pollination:Â Self-Fertile
Growth Habit:Â Deciduous Fruit Tree

Features

Exceptionally sweet yellow flesh
Distinctive elongated heart-shaped fruit
Self-fertile – no pollinator required
Heavy, reliable crops
Good disease resistance
Suitable for organic growing
Easy to grow and low maintenance

Ideal Uses

Home orchards
Backyard fruit gardens
Feature fruit tree
Kitchen gardens
Large garden beds
Edible landscapes

Plant Care

Plant in a full sun position in well drained, fertile soil. Water regularly during establishment and throughout fruit development for the best quality harvest. Apply a quality fruit tree fertiliser in late winter and again after harvest. Prune during winter to maintain an open framework, encourage new fruiting wood and keep the tree at a manageable height.

A highly recommended plum variety that combines exceptional sweetness, heavy cropping, disease resistance and self-fertility, making it one of the easiest and most rewarding plums for Australian home gardens.