Columnar Plum Shark 'Red Nose'

Red Nose Shark Plum – Tasty Fruit and Decorative Appearance

Plum 'Red Nose Shark' is an attractive variety, known for its large, juicy fruits with red skin and sweet and sour taste. Thanks to its ease of cultivation, resistance to diseases and beautiful appearance, it is an ideal choice for home gardens and orchards.

Key features of the 'Red Nose shark' plum

Cut

• Height: The tree reaches 3–4 meters in height.
• Crown: Spreading, which is conducive to abundant fruiting and an attractive appearance in the garden.

Fruit

• Appearance: Large, with a characteristic red skin.
• Flesh: Juicy, sweet and sour, excellent for raw consumption and preserves.
• Ripening: At the end of summer – in August or early September.

Cultivation requirements

Position

• It grows best in sunny positions, which are conducive to abundant fruiting and fruit coloration.

Soil

• Fertile, well-drained and moderately moist soils.

Watering

• Regular watering, especially during periods of drought, provides optimal conditions for growth and fruiting.

Immunity

• Diseases: The variety is resistant to scab and mildew, which makes it easier to grow.
• Frost resistance: It tolerates Polish winters well, which allows it to be grown in different regions of the country.

Application of the 'Red Nose Shark' plum

• Home gardens: An excellent choice for gardens, where the fruit and decorative appearance of the tree add extra charm.
• Fruit orchards: Its abundant yields make it a valuable variety for production orchards.
• Cuisine: The fruit is great raw, as well as for preserves such as jams, compotes and cakes.

Advantages of the 'Red Nose shark' plum

• Tasty fruit: Juicy, sweet and sour, excellent for a variety of culinary applications.
• Decorativeness: The red skin of the fruit and the spreading crown add aesthetic value.
• Hardiness: Its tolerance to disease and frost makes it easy to grow in a variety of conditions.
• Long service life: The fruit ripens at the end of summer, providing a fresh harvest for later months.

Plum Plum 'Red Nose Shark' Specification

• Tree height: 3–4 meters
• Fruiting: August – early September
• Position: Sunny
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Frost resistance: Yes