Description

The Požegača Plum is an old European plum variety of unknown precise origin, but it has long been widespread throughout the Balkans, Hungary, Austria, and Germany. It is believed to have developed naturally through the selection of wild plums and centuries of traditional cultivation, becoming one of the most iconic traditional Prunus domestica varieties. The Požegača Plum holds great cultural and economic significance in Europe, historically serving as the primary variety for producing dried prunes and premium slivovitz (plum brandy). It is also used for making jams, compotes, and preserves, as well as for fresh consumption. However, it is not suitable for long storage due to its thin skin and juicy flesh.

Interesting fact: The Požegača Plum was once the most widespread plum variety in Central and Eastern Europe, though its cultivation area has decreased due to its susceptibility to plum pox virus. Despite this, it remains a symbol of traditional plum growing and processing across the Balkans.

Taste

Sweet and aromatic flavor with a perfect balance of sugars and acids.

Fruit

The fruit is small to medium-sized, typically weighing 15–25 g. It has an oval to elongated shape, sometimes slightly asymmetrical. The skin is thin, smooth, dark blue to purple, with a noticeable waxy coating. The flesh is yellow to greenish-yellow, firm yet juicy, highly aromatic, and easily separates from the stone. The pit is small, oval, and free. The juice is sweet, rich in natural sugars, and delicately balanced with mild acidity – ideal for drying and brandy production.