Other common names
Chicasa plum
Shrubs Trees
A large, suckering shrub if left to develop naturally, but can be trained as a small tree up to 6m high. Has glossy, red-brown bark on young branches and shiny, narrowly oval, dark green leaves. Bears small, white flowers in early spring, before the leaves, followed by bright red, sour but edible fruit, 1cm across, turning yellow when fully ripe in late summer
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres