Plum (Prunus domestica) DÂMBOVIȚA

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Dâmbovița'

Late Romanian variety with large fruits and crunchy flesh.

'Dâmbovița' is a high-quality Romanian plum variety bred at the Pitești - Mărăcineni institute. It was created by crossing the classic varieties 'Tuleu Gras' and 'Anna Späth'. It is sought after for its large, attractive fruits with crunchy flesh, suitable for both fresh consumption and drying.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large fruits (around 50 g).
• Crunchy and juicy flesh.
• Universal usage (excellent for drying).
• Stone separates well from the flesh.
• Attractive appearance with a waxy bloom.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: ICDP Pitești - Mărăcineni
• Parentage: 'Tuleu Gras' × 'Anna Späth'
• Registration: 1981

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Strong to very strong.
• Crown: Inverted cone shape.
• Fruiting: Bears fruit on short and medium-length wood.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large, around 50 g.
• Shape and Color: Oval, slightly asymmetrical. The skin is dark purple with a strong grey waxy bloom.
• Flesh: Yellow-green, crunchy, and juicy.
• Taste: Pleasant.
• Stone: Freestone (separates from flesh).
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, drying.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile (androsterile). Pollen is sterile, so it absolutely requires a pollinator (e.g., 'Silvia', 'Stanley', 'Early Rivers') and cannot pollinate other varieties itself.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late variety (usually September).