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5ft 'Rivers Early Prolific' Plum Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Rivers Early Prolific' Plum Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Rivers Early Prolific' Plum Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Rivers Early Prolific' Plum Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178768056699_55626525966715
Price: 29.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A historic English plum, developed in the 1830s and grown for nearly 200 years.
Produces an abundance of small, blue-purple fruits on attractive, slightly drooping branches.
A versatile fruit, ideal for cooking and delicious when eaten fresh from the tree.
Enjoy bountiful harvests from July onwards.
Self-fertile, dependable, and easy to grow, making it perfect for beginners.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark.
More tolerant of shade than most other plum varieties.
Professionally pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy, and well-shaped tree.

Species: Plum
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: 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.
Habit: Bushy, slightly weeping
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.
Fertility: 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, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate, but in rural areas you should consider making sure there is another tree in the same pollination group within a mile.
Tasting Notes: Juicy, gets sweeter the longer it is left to ripen on the tree.

Planting Time: Plant from November to March. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field. In winter, you can store them for several weeks in a cool, dark spot. In spring, plant within a few days of arrival.
Spacing: Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly, only in dry spells.
Feeding: No need to feed - the tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.
Pruning: Some 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.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare root
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
Rootstock: SJA rootstock
Eventual Height: Approx 5m
Eventual Spread: Approx 4m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first plums 3 years after planting, but you should not expect substantial crops until the 4th or 5th year.

Highlights

A historic English plum, developed in the 1830s and grown for nearly 200 years.
Produces an abundance of small, blue-purple fruits on attractive, slightly drooping branches.
A versatile fruit, ideal for cooking and delicious when eaten fresh from the tree.
Enjoy bountiful harvests from July onwards.
Self-fertile, dependable, and easy to grow, making it perfect for beginners.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark.
More tolerant of shade than most other plum varieties.
Professionally pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy, and well-shaped tree.

Variety Specifications

Species: Plum
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: 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.
Habit: Bushy, slightly weeping
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.
Fertility: 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, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate, but in rural areas you should consider making sure there is another tree in the same pollination group within a mile.
Tasting Notes: Juicy, gets sweeter the longer it is left to ripen on the tree.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Plant from November to March. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field. In winter, you can store them for several weeks in a cool, dark spot. In spring, plant within a few days of arrival.
Spacing: Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly, only in dry spells.
Feeding: No need to feed - the tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.
Pruning: Some 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.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare root
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
Rootstock: SJA rootstock
Eventual Height: Approx 5m
Eventual Spread: Approx 4m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first plums 3 years after planting, but you should not expect substantial crops until the 4th or 5th year.