GOVERNORS PLUM, Flacourtia indica

A small tree that bears large edible berries of dark purple to black and is similar in texture to a European plum. The grafted variety is thornless and self pollinating. An attractive tree with coppery new growth. Hardy and easy to grow. They are the tropical equivalent of the damsons plum and like them, the Governor's plum also have enough pectin to make good jams and jellies.
Seedling plants can be use to create an impenetrable hedge due to their formidable thorns. 

Governors Plum - Select Thornless

A small tree that bears large edible berries of dark purple to black and is similar in texture to a European plum. The grafted or cutting grown variety is thornless.

175mm | $19.75 AU | In Production |

Governors Plum - seedling

A small tree that bears large edible berries of dark purple to black and is similar in texture to a European plum. Seedling plants can be use to create an impenetrable hedge due to their formidable thorns. 

140mm | $9.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |

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Governors Plum

We have no experience with this variety but with European plums we wash and destem,load into freezer bags, remove the air by vacuum and leave in freezer until needed. then use as stewed fruit, as jam, fruit sauce or as a cordial with ginger beer. | Margaret O - Buderim, Q 21-Jun-2007

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