Gypsy

Gypsy is a modern Cherry Plum. The fruit is bright red with an orange flesh and a sugary flavor, primarily used for culinary purposes although they can be eaten fresh as well.

Prunus x cerasifera

Gypsy cherry plum trees for sale

• 1-year maiden bare-root tree 33.95€
  St. Julien rootstock
  Large size (3m-4m after 10 years)
  

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How to grow

Gypsy is a new cherry plum variety, developed for the UK climate.

Gypsy will also cross-pollinate with most early-flowering Plum and Damson varieties.

History

Gypsy was developed in the Ukraine.

Gypsy characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
• Flowering group1
• Pollinating othersAverage
• PloidyDiploid
• Bearing regularityRegular
• Picking seasonMid late August
• CroppingLight
• Keeping1 week
• Useful forEating freshCulinary
• Disease resistanceGood
• Climate typeTemperate climates
• Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)
• Country of originUkraine
• Period of origin1950 - 1999
• Flower colourWhite
• Fruit colourRed