Scientific name: Flacourtia indica
A thorny shrub or tree in Salicaceae (Flacourtiaceae in older literature), known as Governor’s Plum. Despite its common name it is not a Prunus plum. Usually 3–5 m tall, sometimes reaching 10 m. Simple alternate, oval to rounded, toothed leaves may be red or pink when young. Fleshy round fruit, up to about 2.5 cm, ripens red to dark purple with several seeds; eaten ripe, fresh or processed. Small flowers lack petals; male and female flowers are generally borne on separate trees, with occasional bisexual flowers recorded. Fruiting from a single tree cannot be guaranteed without checking the individual and pollination conditions. The user photo shows a fruiting branch; species naming follows the supplied common name, not definitive identification from the photograph alone.
10 ליטר - 250 ₪ / 25 ליטר - 500 ₪
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Governor's Plum (Flacourtia indica) — A thorny shrub or tree in Salicaceae (Flacourtiaceae in older literature), known as Governor’s Plum. Despite its common name it is not a Prunus plum. Usually 3–5 m tall, sometimes reaching 10 m. Simple alternate, oval to rounded, toothed leaves may be red or pink when young. Fleshy round fruit, up to about 2.5 cm, ripens red to dark purple with several seeds; eaten ripe, fresh or processed. Small flowers lack petals; male and female flowers are generally borne on separate trees, with occasional bisexual flowers recorded. Fruiting from a single tree cannot be guaranteed without checking the individual and pollination conditions. The user photo shows a fruiting branch; species naming follows the supplied common name, not definitive identification from the photograph alone.
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Governor's Plum plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/flacourtia-indica.