{"title":"Plum Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlum trees bring spring blossom and the promise of richly flavoured fruit to a sunny garden. Choose a warm, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil, and check whether your chosen variety is self-fertile or needs a compatible pollination partner. Established trees are generally pruned in summer, helping to maintain a balanced shape. Compare this collection with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees-and-bushes\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e, wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003etrees\u003c\/a\u003e, related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gages-damsons-mirabelle-trees\"\u003egages, damsons \u0026amp; mirabelle trees\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wildlife-and-birds\"\u003ewildlife \u0026amp; birds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-nigra-bush-100-125-cm-c18","title":"Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' bush 100-125 cm C18","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew trees put on a spring show like the Black Cherry Plum. Deep pink buds open into single pale pink flowers on bare, dark twigs in early spring, before the leaves appear. Then comes the foliage, which is what really makes this plant: glossy leaves that open red and turn a rich, deep purple, almost black, and hold that colour all summer. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is listed as one of the RHS Plants for Pollinators, because the early blossom gives bees an important source of food at the start of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis plant comes as a bush rather than a single-stemmed standard. It branches from low down, so it makes a full, well-furnished specimen. You can grow it on as a multi-stemmed small tree, or prune it to keep it as a large shrub. It also works well in mixed hedging, where the dark leaves stand out against greens and golds. If you leave it to grow freely it will eventually reach 8–12 metres in height and spread wider than 8 metres, although that takes 20–50 years. Regular pruning keeps it much smaller for many years. Prune in summer, not winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e‘Nigra’ is fully hardy and grows well in chalk, clay, loam or sand, as long as the soil is moist but well-drained. Plant it in full sun for the deepest leaf colour, because the foliage turns greener in shade. It copes with exposed sites and urban pollution. In warm summers it may produce small red plums. The flesh is edible, but the stones contain compounds that are harmful if eaten, so take care where children or pets are around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a bush 100–125cm tall in an 18 litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58205722444150,"sku":"0","price":124.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/PrunusNigra1.jpg?v=1793970916"},{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-nigra-125-150-12ltr","title":"Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' 125-150 12ltr","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Black Cherry Plum is a striking tree all year round. Its season starts with early spring blossom: deep pink buds open into single pale pink flowers along dark, bare stems, well before the leaves appear. The foliage is the real star. New leaves come through red and deepen to a lustrous purple-black, and that rich colour lasts all summer, bringing depth and contrast to borders and mixed plantings. It has the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is listed as an RHS Plant for Pollinators, because its early flowers give bees a valuable meal when little else is in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 125–150cm, this young plant is a manageable size to establish, and it soon settles in and puts on growth. If you give it room, it will form a rounded crown and can eventually reach 8–12 metres tall and spread wider than 8 metres over 20–50 years. If you trim it in summer, it is just as happy kept smaller. Avoid winter pruning, which can let in silver leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e‘Nigra’ is fully hardy and grows well in chalk, clay, loam or sand, as long as the soil is moist but well-drained. Choose a sunny spot for the darkest leaves, because colour fades towards green in shade. It tolerates exposure and urban pollution, so it suits town gardens as well as open, rural sites. Small red plums may follow a warm summer. The flesh is edible, but the stones contain compounds that are harmful if eaten, so take care around children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied at 125–150cm tall in a 12 litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58205724377462,"sku":"0","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/PrunusNigra2_f6ae5b8f-5f4a-4ea8-92b9-31cc73413b5e.jpg?v=1793971149"},{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-nigra-150-175cm-18ltr","title":"Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' 150-175cm 18ltr","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ is one of the most dependable purple-leaved trees for British gardens. It opens the season early: deep pink buds burst into single pale pink blossom on dark, bare branches, often while most of the garden is still asleep. The new leaves come through red and darken to a glossy purple-black that lasts right through summer. That makes it an excellent foil for silver, gold and lime-green planting. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, and it is an RHS Plant for Pollinators, because its early flowers are a welcome source of food for emerging bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 150–175cm, this is a well-grown young tree that gives a good head start. It will develop a rounded crown over time. Left to grow freely it can eventually reach 8–12 metres high and spread wider than 8 metres, although it takes 20–50 years to get there. Light shaping in summer keeps it in proportion for smaller spaces. Avoid pruning in winter, because that leaves cuts open to silver leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e‘Nigra’ is fully hardy and easy to please. It grows in chalk, clay, loam or sand, as long as the soil is moist but well-drained. For the richest leaf colour, plant it in full sun. It handles exposed positions and urban pollution with ease. After a warm summer it may produce small red plums. The flesh is edible, but the stones contain compounds that are harmful if eaten, so keep this in mind where children or pets play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied at 150–175cm tall in an 18 litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206311809398,"sku":"0","price":129.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/PrunusNigra_f94bf611-7d0b-4d69-988e-1047553e543f.jpg?v=1793971039"},{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-nigra-120cm-stem-18l","title":"Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' 120cm stem 18L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis tree is trained on a 120cm clear stem, so the Black Cherry Plum is ready to make a feature from the day it’s planted. The tidy, upright trunk carries a branched head that is covered in blossom in early spring. Deep pink buds open into single pale pink flowers on dark, bare twigs before any leaves appear. Then the foliage arrives. The leaves open red and turn a glossy, deep purple-black, and they hold that colour right through summer. It has the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is listed as an RHS Plant for Pollinators, because its early blossom gives emerging bees welcome nectar and pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts clear stem lifts the canopy above surrounding planting, so it suits borders, front gardens and lawns, where you can underplant it with spring bulbs or low perennials. The stem height stays the same, and all new growth comes from the crown. Over time the crown fills out into a rounded head. If you leave it unpruned, it can eventually reach 8–12 metres high and spread wider than 8 metres, although that takes 20–50 years. Shape the head lightly in summer to keep it compact, and avoid winter pruning, which risks silver leaf. Rub off any shoots that appear along the stem or from the base to keep the trunk clean. Stake it firmly when you plant it, and check the ties as the tree establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e‘Nigra’ is fully hardy and grows in chalk, clay, loam or sand, as long as the soil is moist but well-drained. Plant it in full sun for the deepest leaf colour. It copes well with exposed sites and urban pollution. A warm summer may bring small red plums. 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It was raised by the Victorian nurseryman Thomas Rivers in 1871 and named after the Russian Tsar, who was visiting Britain at the time. It has been a garden favourite ever since. Unusually large white blossom opens in spring, and it copes with frost better than most plums. It is followed by generous crops of medium-sized, deep purple-blue plums with juicy golden-yellow flesh, ready to pick from early August. It is primarily a cooking plum and excellent for pies, crumbles and jam, although fully ripe fruit can also be eaten fresh. The tree is compact and self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own, which makes it ideal for smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun, ideally in a sheltered spot facing south or west, although 'Czar' copes with less favourable conditions than many plums. It prefers moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil; improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting. It also grows well trained against a sunny wall. Water well while it establishes, especially in dry spells. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. Thin heavy crops if needed, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is fully hardy (RHS H6). Depending on the rootstock, expect a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 5–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. 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The fruit is ready to pick from mid-September, when most other plums have finished. Unusually for a plum, it keeps well for a week or so in the fridge. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own, and its spring blossom is valuable for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting. A sheltered spot is best, because very late frosts can damage the blossom and reduce that year's crop, although they won't harm the tree itself. Water well while it establishes, particularly in dry spells. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. Thin heavy crops if needed, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is fully hardy and shows good resistance to common plum problems. Size depends on the rootstock; on the popular St Julien A rootstock, expect around 4–5m in height with a spread of about 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. Each tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58811150827894,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Guinvere.jpg?v=1790248576"},{"product_id":"plum-prunus-haganta®","title":"Plum (Prunus) Haganta® 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHaganta® is a modern German plum grown for its large, handsome fruit and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It was bred from 'Čačanska Najbolja' and 'Valor', and grows into a vigorous, upright tree that starts cropping young and fruits reliably year after year. White blossom in spring is followed by large, oval, dark blue plums with a soft bloom, ready to pick in early autumn. Their golden-yellow flesh is sweet, juicy and aromatic, and comes cleanly away from the stone. The plums are delicious eaten straight from the tree and excellent for bottling, baking and preserves. Haganta® is also known for its tolerance of plum pox virus (sharka), a serious disease of plums in Europe. Its spring blossom is valuable for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west. It prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil; improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting. Water well while it establishes and during dry spells as the fruit swells. It is partially self-fertile, so a single tree will set fruit, but planting another plum from the same or a neighbouring flowering group nearby gives heavier crops; 'Victoria', 'Czar' and 'Guinevere' all make good partners. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. Thin heavy crops if needed, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height of 4–8m and a spread of 2.5–4m within 10–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. 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This is a true dual-purpose plum, delicious eaten straight from the tree and just as good in crumbles, pies and jam. Leave the fruit on the tree for as long as possible for the sweetest flavour. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own, and its spring blossom is valuable for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west. 'Herman' is tolerant of most well-drained soils, but it does best in a loamy, slightly acidic soil. Avoid very chalky or waterlogged ground. Improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting. Its blossom can be damaged by late spring frosts, so avoid frost pockets. Water well while it establishes and during dry spells as the fruit swells. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. 'Herman' crops very heavily, so thin the young fruits in early summer for better-sized, better-flavoured plums, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 5–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. Each tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58811220885878,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Herman.jpg?v=1790248864"},{"product_id":"plum-prunus-jubilee-12l","title":"Plum (Prunus) Jubilee 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Jubilee' is a modern plum often tipped as a successor to the classic 'Victoria'. It was bred at the Balsgård research station in Sweden, and produces large, oval plums that are similar to 'Victoria' but bigger and ready about a week earlier. White spring blossom is followed by generous crops of fruit that ripen from dark red to purple through August. The firm, juicy yellow flesh is sweet and comes cleanly away from the stone. It is primarily a dessert plum for eating straight from the tree, but it is also excellent for cooking, jams and preserves. It crops regularly, starts fruiting young and is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own. Its spring blossom is valuable for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west. It prefers a well-drained, loamy soil and struggles on poorly drained ground; improve heavier or poorer soils with well-rotted compost or manure before planting. Its blossom can be damaged by very late frosts, so avoid frost pockets. Water well while it establishes and during dry spells as the fruit swells. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. Thin heavy crops if needed, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 5–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. Each tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58811248214390,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Jubilee1.jpg?v=1790249335"},{"product_id":"plum-prunus-marjories-seedling","title":"Plum (Prunus) Marjorie's Seedling 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Marjorie's Seedling' is the classic late plum and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Introduced in 1912, it is still the main late-season plum grown commercially in Britain, prized for its reliability, vigour and heavy crops. It flowers later than most plums, so its white spring blossom usually escapes the late frosts that can spoil other varieties. From late September into October, the upright tree is laden with large purple plums that ripen to blue-black under a heavy bloom. The yellow flesh is juicy and makes superb jams, crumbles and pies. The plums are also good for eating fresh once fully ripe, and home-grown fruit can be left on the tree longer than commercial growers can manage for a sweeter flavour. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own, and it extends the plum season well after other varieties have finished. Its spring blossom is valuable for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun or light shade, ideally in a sheltered spot facing south or west. It grows in clay, loam or sand as long as the soil is moist but well-drained, and a slightly acidic soil is ideal. Improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting, and keep a weed-free circle of at least 60cm around the trunk. Water well while it establishes and during dry spells as the fruit swells. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. Thin heavy crops if needed, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5) and has good disease resistance. Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 5–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. 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White blossom opens in early spring and is valuable for bees and other pollinators. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own, which makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west, for the best flavour; it does particularly well against a warm, sunny wall. It prefers moist but well-drained soil. Improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting, and keep a weed-free circle of at least 60cm around the trunk. Because it flowers early, the blossom can be caught by spring frosts, so avoid frost pockets. Water well while it establishes and during dry spells as the fruit swells. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. Thin heavy crops in early summer to keep the tree fruiting well every year, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is fully hardy (RHS H6). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 5–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. Each tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58811350712694,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Opal_18545cfa-aa53-4aae-94d6-98c45b603ab3.jpg?v=1790249621"},{"product_id":"plum-prunus-opal-half-standard","title":"Plum (Prunus) Opal Half Standard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Opal' is one of the most dependable plums for the garden and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Grown as a half standard, it has a clear, straight stem topped with a rounded head of branches. That makes it a handsome feature tree for a lawn, border or small orchard, with space beneath to mow or underplant. Often described as an early 'Victoria', it produces heavy crops of sweet, richly flavoured, reddish-purple plums from late July into early August. It is one of the first plums of the season. The juicy golden-yellow flesh comes cleanly away from the stone, and the fruit is at its best eaten fresh from the tree, although it is also good for jams, bottling and baking. White blossom opens in early spring and is valuable for bees and other pollinators. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west, for the best flavour. It prefers moist but well-drained soil. 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It was raised by the renowned Rivers nursery of Sawbridgeworth, and as its name suggests, it is one of the earliest and most generous croppers. By late July, its slightly pendulous branches are laden with small, round, dark blue-black plums. Their golden flesh is sweet with a rich perfume, although the fruit can be a little sharp straight from the tree. It really comes into its own in the kitchen, making superb jams, pies and crumbles. The white blossom opens after the worst of the late frosts have passed and is valuable for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west. It grows in clay, loam or sand as long as the soil is moist but well-drained, and a slightly acidic soil is ideal. Improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting, and keep a weed-free circle of at least 60cm around the trunk. Water well while it establishes and during dry spells as the fruit swells. It is partially self-fertile, so a single tree will set some fruit, but it crops much better with another plum from the same flowering group nearby; 'Herman', 'Guinevere' and Haganta® all make good partners. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. It crops heavily, so thin the fruit on young trees to avoid overloading the branches, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 5–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. 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Fully ripe fruit is delicious eaten straight from the tree, and slightly under-ripe plums are perfect for crumbles, tarts, jams and bottling. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own, and it is also a good pollinator for other plums. Its spring blossom is valuable for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west. It grows in clay, loam or sand as long as the soil is moist but well-drained. Improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting, and keep a weed-free circle of at least 60cm around the trunk. Water well while it establishes and during dry spells as the fruit swells. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, shaping the tree and removing any dead or crossing branches. 'Victoria' crops so heavily that its branches can snap under the weight. 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White spring blossom is followed by generous crops of medium-sized, oval yellow plums, streaked with green and speckled with red, ready from early to mid-September, just as 'Victoria' finishes. The bright yellow flesh is quite sweet and pleasant eaten fresh when fully ripe. It really excels in the kitchen, where it is superb in crumbles, tarts, jams and bottling. Once grown commercially in England, it is a reliable, heavy cropper that is well suited to colder gardens. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own, and its spring blossom is valuable for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun or light shade, ideally in a sheltered spot facing south or west. It tolerates a range of soils as long as they are well drained, but does best in a loamy, slightly acidic soil. Improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting. Its blossom can be damaged by spring frosts, so avoid frost pockets. Water well while it establishes and during dry spells as the fruit swells. Prune plums in summer rather than winter to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, removing any dead or crossing branches. Allow room for its weeping branches to spread, and lightly shorten any that trail too close to the ground. Thin heavy crops if needed, and net ripening fruit to keep the birds off. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 5–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. 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