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Burbanks Giant Prune Plum trees Burbanks Giant Prune Plum trees for sale This rather old and well known variety is one of the hardiest Plums so is good for frosty area’s, normally prtoducing a good crop under most conditions. A very heavily yielding tree that is primarily used for cooking purposes at which it excels. Burbanks Giant Prune plum tree – season Early-mid September, keeps well. Burbanks Giant Prune Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized, shapely, oval reddish-purple, flesh golden. Firm texture which is fine for bottling and makes a great pie or for jams etc; will suit dessert when fully ripe. Burbanks Giant Prune – pollination Self fertile so fine on it’s own. Tree sizes for Burbanks Giant Prune plum tree: St Julien ‘A’ A vigorous tree mostly used for field and grassy area’s, paddock and orchard. Promotes high yields and makes a good disease-resistant tree suitable for most soils and areas. It will mature to 360cm’s approx with a spread slightly less. Plant 300cm’s apart. Can be grown into half standard or bush form. Pixy Rootstock Is the only ‘dwarf’ rootstock for Plums. An ideal choice for smaller areas and contained gardens, it is also happy being kept in a 20-24” container [using John Innes no 2 compost] Can be maintained at around 200cm’s although it will grow more without pruning. Space 180-210cm’s apart.

Blue Tit dwarf Pixy Blue Tit Plum trees for sale This tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required. Blue Tit is a relatively recent introduction and already popular as a garden tree. Blue Tit is a quality dessert Plum with a fine yellow sweet flesh. Blue Tit plum tree – season This variety ripens fairly early, from the first week in August. Blue Tit Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized to large deep blue-purple, inside golden yellow and juicy. Fine, sweet flavour. Blue Tit Plum – pollination Self fertile so requires no pollinator and is itself a good pollinator for other varieties.

Yellow Pershore cordon Pershore Yellow cordon Plum trees for sale Cordon Plum trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Pixy which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Pershore Yellow is a popular choice for bottling, jams and preserves or pies, this yellow Plum has a mild sweet taste and is generally easy to grow. Pershore Yellow cordon plum tree – season Is ripe mid to late August. Pershore Yellow Plum – appearance & flavour A pretty primrose yellow plum, interior apricot yellow, somewhat dry and flavourless if eaten fresh but cooked transforms itself into juicy golden nectar! Pershore Yellow – pollination Self fertile so will carry a good crop on it’s own.

Kirkes Blue dwarf Pixy Kirkes Blue Plum dwarf Pixy trees This tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required. This is a variety that produces quality rather than quantity but the flavour is amongst the best and Kirkes Blue is highly regarded by those ‘who know’ A dessert plum with some very fine eating qualities. Kirkes Blue fan plum tree – season Mid September season. Kirkes Blue Plum – appearance & flavour Ripens to a beautiful dark violet-blue, inside deep golden yellow. Very juicy, sweet, extremely fine flavour for dessert use. Kirkes Blue – pollination Requires a pollinator such as: Victoria Violetta Opal Herman

Blue Tit stepover Blue Tit stepover Plum trees Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Pixy rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Blue Tit is a relatively recent introduction and already popular as a garden tree. Blue Tit is a quality dessert Plum. Blue Tit plum tree – season This variety ripens fairly early, from the first week in August. Blue Tit Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized to large deep blue-purple, inside golden yellow and juicy. Fine, sweet flavour. Blue Tit Plum – pollination Self fertile so requires no pollinator and is itself a good pollinator for other varieties.

Czar stepover Plum trees Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Pixy rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. The Czar is one of the most popular of all Plum tree varieties and is always recommended as a durable, hardy cropper. It suits dual purpose and is also self fertile & easy to grow. Czar plum tree – season Usually ripening from laye July/early August. Czar Plum – appearance & flavour No more than medium sized, semi circular dark violet-purple. Mostly used for cooking but also suits dessert. Good flavour. Czar – pollination Self fertile so fine on it’s own.

Belle de Luvain dwarf pixy .Belle de Louvain Plum trees for sale This tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required. Belle de Louvain - An excellent hardy choice that is suitable for growing everywhere and normally produces good crops, the potential is for very heavy yields. Belle de Louvain is predominantly a cooking variety. Belle de Louvain plum tree – season Usually ready mid August and may be used into September; hangs on the tree well. Belle de Louvain Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized oval, reddish becoming deep purple with a slight dusky bloom. Very tart flavour that becomes rich and decadent when cooked, superb for bottling, jams, pies and freezing. Belle de Louvain Plum – pollination Belle de Louvain Plum trees for sale An excellent hardy choice that is suitable for growing everywhere and normally produces good crops, the potential is for very heavy yields. Belle de Louvain is predominantly a cooking variety.

Rivers Early Prolific stepover Rivers Early Prolific stepover Plum trees for sale Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Pixy rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. This rather old and well known variety is a popular choice for early-season Plums. Nearly always does well, this blue/purple Plum has a goiod flavour. Rivers Early Prolific dwarf plum tree – season Late July and early August ripening. Rivers Early Prolific Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized oval deep blue/purple. Yellow-gold flesh, juicy and sub-acid, mostly used for cooking purposes. Rivers Early Prolific – pollination Pollinates with a wide range of varieties such as: Opal Victoria Pershore Yellow Pershore Purple Violetta

Violetta cordon Violetta cordon Plum trees Cordon Plum trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Violetta is Pixy which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Violetta is a new North European variety with some very fine attaributes. It is very frost hardy and does not reequire a polinator to produce an abundant crop. Dessert or dual purpose. A very abundant cropper and reliable in all areas. Violetta cordon plum tree – season Late July to early August ripening. Violetta Plum – appearance & flavour Beautiful, oval dusky violet purple throughout. Inside greenish-yellow, juicy, well flavoured and ideal for all purpose. Violetta – pollination No pollinators are required to produce the beautiful fruit.

Victoria cordon Victoria cordon plum tree Cordon Plum trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Victoria is Pixy which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Victoria is the most well known and enduring Plum tree variety of them all, scarcely needing description. Generally does well, during years of over-abundance some thinning is a good idea to prevent bi-ennial cropping. The classic dual purpose plum. Victoria cordon plum tree – season Generally can be used from late August to mid September. Victoria Plum – appearance & flavour Oval light red over yellow, when fully ripen purple-red. Juicy yellow inner flesh, sumptuous flavour. Perfect for dessert but also admirably suited to all culinary purposes. Victoria – pollination No pollinators are required to produce the large, quality fruits. Tree sizes for Victoria plum tree: St Julien ‘A’ A vigorous tree mostly used for field and grassy area’s, paddock and orchard. Promotes high yields and makes a good disease-resistant tree suitable for most soils and areas. It will mature to 360cm’s approx with a spread slightly less. Plant 300cm’s apart. Can be grown into half standard or bush form. Pixy Rootstock Is the only ‘dwarf’ rootstock for Plums. An ideal choice for smaller areas and contained gardens, it is also happy being kept in a 20-24” container [using John Innes no 2 compost] Can be maintained at around 200cm’s although it will grow more without pruning. Space 180-210cm’s apart.

Victoria stepover Victoria stepover plum tree Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Pixy rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Victoria is the most well known and enduring Plum tree variety of them all, scarcely needing description. Generally does well, during years of over-abundance some thinning is a good idea to prevent bi-ennial cropping. The classic dual purpose plum. Victoria stepover plum tree – season Generally can be used from late August to mid September. Victoria Plum – appearance & flavour Oval light red over yellow, when fully ripen purple-red. Juicy yellow inner flesh, sumptuous flavour. Perfect for dessert but also admirably suited to all culinary purposes. Victoria – pollination No pollinators are required to produce the large, quality fruits. Tree sizes for Victoria plum tree: St Julien ‘A’ A vigorous tree mostly used for field and grassy area’s, paddock and orchard. Promotes high yields and makes a good disease-resistant tree suitable for most soils and areas. It will mature to 360cm’s approx with a spread slightly less. Plant 300cm’s apart. Can be grown into half standard or bush form. Pixy Rootstock Is the only ‘dwarf’ rootstock for Plums. An ideal choice for smaller areas and contained gardens, it is also happy being kept in a 20-24” container [using John Innes no 2 compost] Can be maintained at around 200cm’s although it will grow

Burbanks Giant Prune fan tree Burbanks Giant Prune Plum fan trees for sale Fan trained Plum trees are used against a wall; you will need not less than 180 x 180cm’s for a fan or espalier tree. Please note we do not supply ready trained trees; this Burbanks plum is a young tree suitable for training yourself, in situ. Such trees usually settle to cropping within 2 or 3 seasons. This rather old and well known variety is one of the hardiest Plums so is good for frosty area’s, normally prtoducing a good crop under most conditions. A very heavily yielding tree that is primarily used for cooking purposes at which it excels. Burbanks Giant Prune plum tree – season Early-mid September, keeps well. Burbanks Giant Prune Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized, shapely, oval reddish-purple, flesh golden. Firm texture which is fine for bottling and makes a great pie or for jams etc; will suit dessert when fully ripe. Burbanks Giant Prune – pollination Self fertile so fine on it’s own.

Rivers Early Prolific dwarf Pixy Rivers Early Prolific dwarf Pixy Plum trees for sale Fan trained Plum trees are used against a wall; you will need not less than 180 x 180cm’s for a fan or espalier tree. Please note we do not supply ready trained trees; this Rivers Early Prolific is a young tree suitable for training yourself, in situ. Such trees usually settle to cropping within 2 or 3 seasons. This rather old and well known variety is a popular choice for early-season Plums. Nearly always does well, this blue/purple Plum has a goiod flavour. Rivers Early Prolific dwarf plum tree – season Late July and early August ripening. Rivers Early Prolific Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized oval deep blue/purple. Yellow-gold flesh, juicy and sub-acid, mostly used for cooking purposes. Rivers Early Prolific – pollination Pollinates with a wide range of varieties such as: Opal Victoria Pershore Yellow Pershore Purple Violetta Tree sizes for Rivers Early Prolific plum tree: St Julien ‘A’ A vigorous tree mostly used for field and grassy area’s, paddock and orchard. Promotes high yields and makes a good disease-resistant tree suitable for most soils and areas. It will mature to 360cm’s approx with a spread slightly less. Plant 300cm’s apart. Can be grown into half standard or bush form. Pixy Rootstock Is the only ‘dwarf’ rootstock for Plums. An ideal choice for smaller areas and contained gardens, it is also happy being kept in a 20-24” container [using John Innes no 2 compost] Can be maintained at around 200cm’s although it will grow more without pruning. Space 180-210cm’s apart.

Violetta stepover Violetta stepover Plum trees Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Pixy rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Violetta is a new North European variety with some very fine attaributes. It is very frost hardy and does not reequire a polinator to produce an abundant crop. Dessert or dual purpose. A very abundant cropper and reliable in all areas. Violetta stepover plum tree – season Late July to early August ripening. Violetta Plum – appearance & flavour Beautiful, oval dusky violet purple throughout. Inside greenish-yellow, juicy, well flavoured and ideal for all purpose. Violetta – pollination No pollinators are required to produce the beautiful fruit.