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Davidson's Plum 
Davidsonia pruriens


Medium sized, dark purple fruit, very similar in appearance to a plum. The Davidson's Plum is unrelated to the common plum, but has a nice acid taste in its own right.

Description: Medium sized tree to about 30ft. Trees are slender, with huge ornamental leaves. Flowers are borne in stocks off of the trunk, followed by large clusters of fruits (often a hundred or more in a cluster).

Hardiness: Hardy to at least 32F.


Growing Environment: Plants need moderate water and seem to grow well in subtropical climates.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fruits can be eaten fresh, but they are most commonly used to make jams and wines.

Native Range: Native to rainforest regions of Australia.