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5ft 'Czar' Plum Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Czar' Plum Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Czar' Plum Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Czar' Plum Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178765926779_55626520396155
Price: 29.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A compact and attractive tree with abundant, large, dark purple fruits and notably large blossoms.
Enjoy a taste of history with this culinary plum variety from the 1870s.
Harvest delicious plums from early August to September.
Self-fertile and very easy to cultivate, making it perfect for beginners.
Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit and a favourite of pollinators.
Thrives even in challenging conditions, and can fruit on a north-facing wall.
Your tree arrives expertly pruned to encourage a strong, well-shaped structure.

Species: Plum
Features: Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Flower Colour: Purple
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: Approx 4m
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Hardy. May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers. This won't cause lasting damage to the tree but will reduce the yield of fruit that year.
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers fertile well draining soil. Can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage, such as mixing in fine horticultural grit or perlite to the surrounding soil when planting.
Tasting Notes: Sharp and juicy
Uses: Cooking, eating, preserves

Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Spacing: Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. A container-grown tree will need more watering until its roots are established; water every other day for the first few months, then twice a week until autumn. In the second year, water only when required in dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often.
Feeding: No need to feed - plum trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to ensure your plum tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease.
Pest & Disease: Shows excellent resistance to the main pests and diseases for plum trees, including cracking. Keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars, which can be washed away with soapy water. Protect fruit from birds using a fruit net or bird scarers.
Pollination: Self-fertile. Doesn't require a pollination partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one is nearby. In most built-up areas, this is likely. In rural areas, consider ensuring another tree in the same pollination group is within a mile.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including pot
Supplied As: A 9L Poly-Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development.
Rootstock: SJA rootstock. This limits the tree's height, making it more manageable. SJA plum trees tend to reach about 4m tall but can be trained to a smaller size.
Eventual Height: 5m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first plums 3 years after planting, but should not expect substantial crops until the 4th or 5th year.

Highlights

A compact and attractive tree with abundant, large, dark purple fruits and notably large blossoms.
Enjoy a taste of history with this culinary plum variety from the 1870s.
Harvest delicious plums from early August to September.
Self-fertile and very easy to cultivate, making it perfect for beginners.
Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit and a favourite of pollinators.
Thrives even in challenging conditions, and can fruit on a north-facing wall.
Your tree arrives expertly pruned to encourage a strong, well-shaped structure.

Variety Specifications

Species: Plum
Features: Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Flower Colour: Purple
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: Approx 4m
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Hardy. May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers. This won't cause lasting damage to the tree but will reduce the yield of fruit that year.
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers fertile well draining soil. Can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage, such as mixing in fine horticultural grit or perlite to the surrounding soil when planting.
Tasting Notes: Sharp and juicy
Uses: Cooking, eating, preserves

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Spacing: Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. A container-grown tree will need more watering until its roots are established; water every other day for the first few months, then twice a week until autumn. In the second year, water only when required in dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often.
Feeding: No need to feed - plum trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to ensure your plum tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease.
Pest & Disease: Shows excellent resistance to the main pests and diseases for plum trees, including cracking. Keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars, which can be washed away with soapy water. Protect fruit from birds using a fruit net or bird scarers.
Pollination: Self-fertile. Doesn't require a pollination partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one is nearby. In most built-up areas, this is likely. In rural areas, consider ensuring another tree in the same pollination group is within a mile.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including pot
Supplied As: A 9L Poly-Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development.
Rootstock: SJA rootstock. This limits the tree's height, making it more manageable. SJA plum trees tend to reach about 4m tall but can be trained to a smaller size.
Eventual Height: 5m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first plums 3 years after planting, but should not expect substantial crops until the 4th or 5th year.