Sapphire
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | Medium (400-600) |
| Vigour | Moderate to Strong |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 4th Week of Augustus* |
| Full bloom | 1st Week of September* |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-Incompatible |
| Bearing habit | On both spurs and shoots |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal to High |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Harry Pickstone |
| Fruit set | Moderate |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 4th Week of January* |
| Control cultivar | Ruby Sun |
| Production (kg/tree) | Good (20kg) |
| Fruit size distribution | Count A-AA |
| Shape | Round |
| Skin colour | Purple |
| Flesh colour | Light Yellow |
| Eating quality | Very Good |
| Texture | Firmelting |
| Storage ability | Good for four weeks at dual temp |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Plums |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij |
| Owner | - |
| S.A. License | - |
| PBR Granted | Expired |