{"product_id":"plum-black-doris","title":"Plum Black Doris","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum 'Black Doris'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of New Zealand's best-loved plum varieties, prized for its large, juicy fruit, deep red flesh and rich, sweet flavour. A favourite for both fresh eating and preserving, this vigorous deciduous fruit tree produces heavy crops of dark purple-black plums that ripen in late summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is renowned for its firm texture and outstanding flavour, making it equally suited to eating straight from the tree, bottling, jams, chutneys and baking. In spring, the tree is covered in masses of delicate white blossom, providing an attractive ornamental display while attracting bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy, reliable and productive, Black Doris has earned its reputation as one of the finest plums for New Zealand home gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Doris is partially self-fertile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning it can produce fruit on its own. However, planting a compatible plum nearby will significantly improve pollination, resulting in heavier crops and larger fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable pollination partners include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Rosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuff's Early Jewel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElephant Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf space allows, planting two plum varieties together is recommended for the best yields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Plum Black Doris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, sweet, juicy fruit with deep red flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of New Zealand's most popular plum varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, bottling and preserving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, reliable crops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful spring blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly frost hardy during winter dormancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow and maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for home orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elliotts Retail","offers":[{"title":"25L","offer_id":47374832304212,"sku":"plbla","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cjsplants.co.nz\/products\/plum-black-doris","provider":"CJ's Plant Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}