Davidson's plum

Davidsonia jerseyana

Australian rainforest native producing intensely tart deep-purple fruit borne directly on the trunk and main branches. Exceptional culinary ingredient.

Hardiness ratings

Davidson's plum hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–11 −6.7 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H3 −5 °C to 1 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 5–7 5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Native to subtropical NSW and southern Queensland rainforest edges
  • Among the highest natural antioxidant levels of any commercial fruit; widely planted by bushfood growers

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Reference

Davidson's plum on Wikipedia