Burdekin Plum Tree Organic - Advanced 80-100cm

Burdekin Plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)

Fruit Description: Appearance: The fruit is a round to oval drupe, about 2–5 cm in diameter. It has thick, purplish to dark blue-black skin and a fleshy interior.

Taste: The fruit is astringent and tart when unripe but becomes sweeter and more palatable after ripening or fermenting off the tree. It’s often left to ripen in a paper bag or buried in sand to enhance flavor.

Edibility: Eaten raw when ripe or used in jams, jellies, chutneys, or even wine. Contains a large, woody seed inside.

Size: Grows 10–25 meters tall in rainforest conditions, but smaller in cultivation.

Leaves: Glossy, dark green, pinnate with 3–9 leaflets.

Flowers: Small, cream to greenish-white, inconspicuous, often dioecious (male and female flowers on separate trees).

Growth Rate: Moderate.

Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade.

Soil: Tolerates a range of soils but prefers well-draining soil.

Watering: Drought-tolerant once established, but appreciates regular watering during dry spells.

Fertilizing: Benefits from a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and summer.

Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; shape when young if desired.

Pests/Diseases: Generally pest-resistant, but fruit flies can affect the fruit.