5ft 'Victoria' Plum Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Victoria' Plum Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
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Price: 37.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Highly recommended by experts for its ease of growth.
Produces plump, sweet plums perfect for jams.
Long harvest period with excellent pest resistance.
Ideal for fresh eating and cooking.
Self-fertile and thrives in sunny locations.
Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Eco-friendly packaging with reduced plastic use.
Available in various rootstocks for different garden sizes.

custom.species: Plum
custom.features: Easy to grow, Heavy cropper, Heritage, Self fertile
custom.flowering_time: March, April, May
custom.harvest_time: August
custom.planting_time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
position_in: Full sun
custom.sun: Full sun
eventual_spread: 4m
hardiness: Hardy
hardiness_expanded: 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.
pest_disease_resist: Excellent Pest and Disease Resistance
pest_disease_resist_expanded: Shows excellent resistance to the main pests and diseases for plum trees including cracking. There may still be a need to keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars, which can both be washed away with soapy water. Birds will eat the plums if given the chance so take steps to prevent this like using a fruit net or bird scarers.
soil_type: Prefers well drained, loamy soils
soil_type_expanded: Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may not fruit too well. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.
pruning: Some structural pruning required
pruning_expanded: Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your Plum tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease.
latin_name: Prunus domestica
tasting_notes: Deliciously sweet and juicy with a slight hint of almond
self_fertile_expanded: Doesn't require a pollination partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one 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.
pollination_group_expanded: Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self-fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2 & 3
uses: Eating, Making Jams

Plant in full sun and well-drained, loamy soil.
Water thoroughly when planting and during dry spells.
Prune in winter to maintain shape and improve yields.
Protect from late frosts to avoid flower damage.
Use fruit nets or bird scarers to protect from birds.
Monitor for aphids and caterpillars; wash away with soapy water if needed.

Product Specifications

Variant height_on_arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
Variant rootstock: SJA rootstock (grows up to 5m)
Variant eventual_height: 5m
Variant supplied_as: Bare Root
Variant supplied_as_expanded: Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
Variant watering: Water in well when planting - read on for ongoing care
Variant watering_expanded: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able to tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. If a container-grown tree, it will need more watering until its roots are established. It should be watered every other day or so for the first few months. Then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, it should have an established enough root system to support itself, just water when required as explained above for bare roots. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.
Variant feeding: No need to feed
Variant feeding_expanded: Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up!
Variant time_to_first_crop: 2 Years
Variant time_to_first_crop_expanded: Although Victoria crops quicker than other varieties, you may only see your first few handfuls of plums 2 years after planting, so you should not expect substantial crops until the 4/5th year.
Variant rootstock_expanded: Plum varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics, and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. SJA plum trees tend to only reach 4m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot.

Highlights

Highly recommended by experts for its ease of growth.
Produces plump, sweet plums perfect for jams.
Long harvest period with excellent pest resistance.
Ideal for fresh eating and cooking.
Self-fertile and thrives in sunny locations.
Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Eco-friendly packaging with reduced plastic use.
Available in various rootstocks for different garden sizes.

Variety Specifications

custom.species: Plum
custom.features: Easy to grow, Heavy cropper, Heritage, Self fertile
custom.flowering_time: March, April, May
custom.harvest_time: August
custom.planting_time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
position_in: Full sun
custom.sun: Full sun
eventual_spread: 4m
hardiness: Hardy
hardiness_expanded: 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.
pest_disease_resist: Excellent Pest and Disease Resistance
pest_disease_resist_expanded: Shows excellent resistance to the main pests and diseases for plum trees including cracking. There may still be a need to keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars, which can both be washed away with soapy water. Birds will eat the plums if given the chance so take steps to prevent this like using a fruit net or bird scarers.
soil_type: Prefers well drained, loamy soils
soil_type_expanded: Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may not fruit too well. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.
pruning: Some structural pruning required
pruning_expanded: Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your Plum tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease.
latin_name: Prunus domestica
tasting_notes: Deliciously sweet and juicy with a slight hint of almond
self_fertile_expanded: Doesn't require a pollination partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one 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.
pollination_group_expanded: Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self-fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2 & 3
uses: Eating, Making Jams

Planting & Care

Plant in full sun and well-drained, loamy soil.
Water thoroughly when planting and during dry spells.
Prune in winter to maintain shape and improve yields.
Protect from late frosts to avoid flower damage.
Use fruit nets or bird scarers to protect from birds.
Monitor for aphids and caterpillars; wash away with soapy water if needed.

Product Specifications

Variant height_on_arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
Variant rootstock: SJA rootstock (grows up to 5m)
Variant eventual_height: 5m
Variant supplied_as: Bare Root
Variant supplied_as_expanded: Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
Variant watering: Water in well when planting - read on for ongoing care
Variant watering_expanded: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able to tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. If a container-grown tree, it will need more watering until its roots are established. It should be watered every other day or so for the first few months. Then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, it should have an established enough root system to support itself, just water when required as explained above for bare roots. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.
Variant feeding: No need to feed
Variant feeding_expanded: Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up!
Variant time_to_first_crop: 2 Years
Variant time_to_first_crop_expanded: Although Victoria crops quicker than other varieties, you may only see your first few handfuls of plums 2 years after planting, so you should not expect substantial crops until the 4/5th year.
Variant rootstock_expanded: Plum varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics, and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. SJA plum trees tend to only reach 4m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot.