Black Splendor
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | Medium to Low (200 RCU) |
| Vigour | Moderate |
| Growth habit | Spreading |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 4th Week in August* |
| Full bloom | 1st Week in September* |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-Incompatible |
| Bearing habit | On both spurs and shoots |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal to High (Bacterial Cancer) |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Pioneer, African Rose |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 1st Week of December* |
| Control cultivar | Sapphire |
| Production (kg/tree) | Good |
| Fruit size distribution | Count AAA-AA |
| Shape | Round |
| Skin colour | Black |
| Flesh colour | Beetroot Red |
| Eating quality | At harvest very good, 11°Brix |
| Texture | Medium |
| Storage ability | Good at ST and DT |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Plums |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | USDA – Ramming, USA |
| Owner | - |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | - |