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Plum Tree - Description
- Self Fertile Plum Tree
- Prunus domestica Opal
- Type: Dessert & Culinary
- Plant Size
- Height:150cm
- Pot size: 12L
- Spacing Distance: 3-5 Metres Apart
Plum Tree - Characteristics
- Victoria plum tree is classic plum variety
- Self fertile, no other tree required to pollinate this plum tree
- Fruits: Pale Red fruit with Golden-Yellow Flesh
- High yields of Juicy & tasty plums
- Final Height: 2.5 - 4 metres
- Flowering: Flowers appear in late Spring
- Prone to silver leaf & bacterial canker
- Also fruits can be affected by blossom wilt & brown rot
Quince A Rootstock - Advantages
- Most common rootstock
- Prevents trees from getting too large
- Moderate growth rates
- Best fruiting after 5 years
- Fruiting will start after 2 years
- Allows trees grow in all soil types
Plum Tree - Planting Instructions
Positioning Trees
- Position in a sunny & sheltered spot
- Avoid frosty locations, protect from early Spring frost
- Mix in well rotted manure at time of planting
- Stake trees to prevent rocking & ensure quick establishment
- Water in after planting
- Handle plants with care when planting
- Ensure roots are spread out & all are planted below soil level
Orchard Planting
- Needs a sunny spot
- South or west facing slope or site is best
- Ideally plant close to a wall for added shelter
- Plan your orchard along a north - south axis
- Stake trees prior to planting
After Care
- Soak roots for 10 minutes before planting
- Water again after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Feed in early Spring
- Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- After 2 years, check the tree stakes to ensure they are not too tight around the tree
Pruning
- Only prune a little to avoid silver leaf fungal disease
- Prune after harvest
- Remove all dead, dying & diseased branches
- Then remove any inward growing branches
- Thin canopy to increase light & air flow
