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5ft 'Czar' Plum Tree, 2-Year-Old Bare Root

5ft 'Czar' Plum Tree, 2-Year-Old Bare Root

5ft 'Czar' Plum Tree, 2-Year-Old Bare Root

Name: 5ft 'Czar' Plum Tree, 2-Year-Old Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178765992315_55626520461691
Price: 31.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A compact, attractive tree with large blossoms and abundant, dark purple fruit.
A historic culinary plum, cherished since the 1870s.
Enjoy a generous harvest from early August to September.
Self-fertile and exceptionally easy to grow, perfect for beginners.
Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit and loved by pollinators.
Thrives even in challenging spots, like a north-facing wall.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage strong, healthy growth.

Species: Plum
Features: Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Hardy
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: Approx 4m
Pruning: Some structural pruning required in winter
Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance
Tasting Notes: Sharp and juicy
Uses: Cooking, eating, preserves

Planting Time: November to March.
Spacing: Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, only water again during dry spells.
Feeding: No feeding required; trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.
Pruning: Prune each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease.
Frost Protection: Hardy, but protect flowers from very late frosts to ensure a good crop.
Pest & Disease Care: Shows excellent resistance to common plum diseases. Watch for aphids and caterpillars (wash off with soapy water) and protect fruit from birds with netting.
Pollination: Self-fertile but crops may improve with a nearby pollination partner.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare root
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
Rootstock: SJA rootstock
Eventual Height: Approx 5m
Time to First Crop: 3 Years

Highlights

A compact, attractive tree with large blossoms and abundant, dark purple fruit.
A historic culinary plum, cherished since the 1870s.
Enjoy a generous harvest from early August to September.
Self-fertile and exceptionally easy to grow, perfect for beginners.
Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit and loved by pollinators.
Thrives even in challenging spots, like a north-facing wall.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage strong, healthy growth.

Variety Specifications

Species: Plum
Features: Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Hardy
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: Approx 4m
Pruning: Some structural pruning required in winter
Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance
Tasting Notes: Sharp and juicy
Uses: Cooking, eating, preserves

Planting & Care

Planting Time: November to March.
Spacing: Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, only water again during dry spells.
Feeding: No feeding required; trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.
Pruning: Prune each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease.
Frost Protection: Hardy, but protect flowers from very late frosts to ensure a good crop.
Pest & Disease Care: Shows excellent resistance to common plum diseases. Watch for aphids and caterpillars (wash off with soapy water) and protect fruit from birds with netting.
Pollination: Self-fertile but crops may improve with a nearby pollination partner.