Laroda Plum

Prunus salicina

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In 1943 the Laroda plum was developed in Winters, California, by Claron O. Hesse at the California Agricultural Experiment Station; it was introduced to the market in 1954.  The Laroda plum looks like a classic plum in color, shape, and texture but it has an extraordinary wine-like flavor. It is purple on the outside and amber streaked with red on the inside. It is very juicy with a slight sweetness complemented by a touch of acidity. It has long been considered one of the best-flavored Asian plums. The Laroda is generally used for making jams and jellies.

Sources

Mid City Nursery, Inc
3635 Broadway
Napa-Vallejo Highway
American Canyon, CA 94589
707-642-4167

Bay Laurel Nursery
2500 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93221
800-847-6473
*nursery stock

Dave Wilson Nursery
19701 Lake Road
Hickman, CA 95323
209-874-1821
*nursery stock

Smith Nursery
Lathrop, CA
209=982-1276
*nursery stock

Andy’s Orchard
1615 Half Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-782-7600
http://www.andysorchard.com
*fresh fruit

Cummings Cutting Nursery
64266 Penny Road
Coos Bay, OR 97420
541-888-4652

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