European prune plum. Medium to large, oval, purplish black fruit. Juicy, greenish yellow, freestone flesh turns red when cooked. Distinctive, rich, sweet flavor. Good for both canning and drying. Vigorous, cold hardy tree. Early, reliable producer. Sometimes overbears and needs to be thinned. Self-fruitful, but production is improved with pollination from another European variety. Excellent shipper. Ripens from August to September. 800 chill hours. Zones 4-9.