Plum tree - Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria Plum Tree – Large, red-yellow English plum, very productive and hardy.

Fruit Description: Large, oval-shaped plum. Skin turns reddish-purple when ripe, often with yellow markings. Flesh is greenish-yellow, firm and juicy, with an aromatic flavor transitioning from a slight initial tartness to a sweet taste when fully ripe.

Usage: Excellent for fresh eating and processing. Ideal for jams, pies, compotes, and fresh consumption. Its firm flesh makes it perfect for canning.

Harvest: August, spring flowering in March-April. Particularly satisfying fruit yield.

Storage: Good storage capacity. Stores for 2 to 3 weeks in a cold room.

Pollination: Variety dependent on compatible pollinators. Pair with Reine Claude Dorée or Stanley for optimal fruiting.

Disease Resistance: Remarkable hardiness, adapting to various climatic and soil conditions. Only requires well-drained substrate without waterlogging.

History: Old English variety, cultivated since the 19th century. Named in homage to Queen Victoria, it remains one of the most popular plum varieties in Europe.

Sold as one-year-old bare-root saplings. 100% on-site production, AB and Nature & Progrès labels. Delivery January-March.