Plum Victoria | Vva-1 Bare Root

Popular, reliable and tasty. Position: full sun Soil: will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained Rate of growth: slow growing Ultimate size on VVA1 rootstock: 3 x 3m (10x10ft) Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy A reliable, self-fertile plum which produces a heavy crop of large, pale red fruit with golden-yellow flesh, which can be used for cooking, canning, bottling or just eating fresh. The single, white flowers are produced in spring and fruiting picking can start in late August. It is one of the most popular plum trees available but does need the fruit to be thinned to avoid biennial fruiting. It is difficult to predict accurately when these trees will start to produce fruit, but as a general rule the potted ones usually start to produce a little after 2 – 3 years, but need between 3 – 5 years before they yield a good crop. Please note: This bare root plant should be planted out as soon as possible after delivery. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole. Lightly prune in summer to retain the shape and cut back any dead, diseased or crossing branches.