Plum ‘Hawera’: The Reliable New Zealand Black Doris Hybrid

The Plum ‘Hawera’ is a superior hybrid plum variety, highly celebrated for its reliable performance and exceptional fruit quality. Developed in New Zealand, this plum is a cross between the popular ‘Black Doris’ and ‘Santa Rosa’, inheriting the best qualities of both parents.

‘Hawera’ produces large, handsome dark purple to black fruits that have a rich, complex flavour profile—a perfect balance of sweetness and a refreshing tartness. The firm, juicy flesh is excellent for all purposes: fresh eating, baking, and preserving. This tree is a vigorous and dependable cropper, rewarding gardeners with consistent, heavy harvests.

Key Features of Plum ‘Hawera’

• Exceptional Flavour: Offers the rich, complex taste of ‘Black Doris’ combined with the refreshing sweetness of ‘Santa Rosa’.
• Versatile Fruit: The large, firm, juicy plums are ideal for fresh eating, baking, and making jams.
• Vigorous & Reliable: A hardy, dependable tree known for producing heavy, consistent crops year after year.
• New Zealand Favorite: A highly-regarded hybrid that thrives in sunny, well-drained locations.