The Victoria plum reigns supreme as the UK's most favored and likely best-selling plum tree in local garden centers. Its self-fertile nature and abundant production of attractive red-plum fruit make it the top choice for British gardeners.
Dating back to the Victorian era, introduced in the 1840s, the Victoria plum has consistently maintained its sought-after status in both home gardens and commercial orchards. A culinary gem, it yields a distinctive pink/orange puree ideal for crafting delicious jams, pies, and crumbles.
While some may consider Victoria plums less suitable for fresh consumption compared to dessert plum varieties, this perception often results from the lackluster flavor of prematurely harvested, store-bought ones. To fully appreciate Victoria's taste, allowing the plums to ripen fully on the tree is crucial, identified by a darker red skin rather than the usual orange flush. Though not reaching the heights of the finest dessert plums, the flavor at this stage proves satisfying. For cooking purposes, picking them slightly under-ripe is recommended.
Victoria's versatility, excelling in both culinary and fresh applications, positions it as one of the most adaptable English plum varieties. Nevertheless, it faces challenges, including poor resistance to the plum disease silverleaf, discouraging winter pruning, and susceptibility to branch breakage due to brittle wood and over-cropping tendencies.
Despite these challenges, cultivating a Victoria plum tree offers a hands-on experience in managing silverleaf. Surprisingly easy to grow, its innate heavy-cropping capacity enables the tree to thrive despite potential disease and branch breakage, making it an excellent choice for those desiring fresh plums, though not necessarily as a specimen tree due to its branch loss tendencies.
Dating back to the Victorian era, introduced in the 1840s, the Victoria plum has consistently maintained its sought-after status in both home gardens and commercial orchards. A culinary gem, it yields a distinctive pink/orange puree ideal for crafting delicious jams, pies, and crumbles.
While some may consider Victoria plums less suitable for fresh consumption compared to dessert plum varieties, this perception often results from the lackluster flavor of prematurely harvested, store-bought ones. To fully appreciate Victoria's taste, allowing the plums to ripen fully on the tree is crucial, identified by a darker red skin rather than the usual orange flush. Though not reaching the heights of the finest dessert plums, the flavor at this stage proves satisfying. For cooking purposes, picking them slightly under-ripe is recommended.
Victoria's versatility, excelling in both culinary and fresh applications, positions it as one of the most adaptable English plum varieties. Nevertheless, it faces challenges, including poor resistance to the plum disease silverleaf, discouraging winter pruning, and susceptibility to branch breakage due to brittle wood and over-cropping tendencies.
Despite these challenges, cultivating a Victoria plum tree offers a hands-on experience in managing silverleaf. Surprisingly easy to grow, its innate heavy-cropping capacity enables the tree to thrive despite potential disease and branch breakage, making it an excellent choice for those desiring fresh plums, though not necessarily as a specimen tree due to its branch loss tendencies.
Fruit Ready to Pick: Aug
The Victoria plum reigns supreme as the UK's most favored and likely best-selling plum tree in local garden centers. Its self-fertile nature and abundant production of attractive red-plum fruit make it the top choice for British gardeners.
Dating back to the Victorian era, introduced in the 1840s, the Victoria plum has consistently maintained its sought-after status in both home gardens and commercial orchards. A culinary gem, it yields a distinctive pink/orange puree ideal for crafting delicious jams, pies, and crumbles.
While some may consider Victoria plums less suitable for fresh consumption compared to dessert plum varieties, this perception often results from the lackluster flavor of prematurely harvested, store-bought ones. To fully appreciate Victoria's taste, allowing the plums to ripen fully on the tree is crucial, identified by a darker red skin rather than the usual orange flush. Though not reaching the heights of the finest dessert plums, the flavor at this stage proves satisfying. For cooking purposes, picking them slightly under-ripe is recommended.
Victoria's versatility, excelling in both culinary and fresh applications, positions it as one of the most adaptable English plum varieties. Nevertheless, it faces challenges, including poor resistance to the plum disease silverleaf, discouraging winter pruning, and susceptibility to branch breakage due to brittle wood and over-cropping tendencies.
Despite these challenges, cultivating a Victoria plum tree offers a hands-on experience in managing silverleaf. Surprisingly easy to grow, its innate heavy-cropping capacity enables the tree to thrive despite potential disease and branch breakage, making it an excellent choice for those desiring fresh plums, though not necessarily as a specimen tree due to its branch loss tendencies.
Dating back to the Victorian era, introduced in the 1840s, the Victoria plum has consistently maintained its sought-after status in both home gardens and commercial orchards. A culinary gem, it yields a distinctive pink/orange puree ideal for crafting delicious jams, pies, and crumbles.
While some may consider Victoria plums less suitable for fresh consumption compared to dessert plum varieties, this perception often results from the lackluster flavor of prematurely harvested, store-bought ones. To fully appreciate Victoria's taste, allowing the plums to ripen fully on the tree is crucial, identified by a darker red skin rather than the usual orange flush. Though not reaching the heights of the finest dessert plums, the flavor at this stage proves satisfying. For cooking purposes, picking them slightly under-ripe is recommended.
Victoria's versatility, excelling in both culinary and fresh applications, positions it as one of the most adaptable English plum varieties. Nevertheless, it faces challenges, including poor resistance to the plum disease silverleaf, discouraging winter pruning, and susceptibility to branch breakage due to brittle wood and over-cropping tendencies.
Despite these challenges, cultivating a Victoria plum tree offers a hands-on experience in managing silverleaf. Surprisingly easy to grow, its innate heavy-cropping capacity enables the tree to thrive despite potential disease and branch breakage, making it an excellent choice for those desiring fresh plums, though not necessarily as a specimen tree due to its branch loss tendencies.
Fruit Ready to Pick: Aug
Water Needs / Maintence
Moderate/ Low to Moderate
Spaced Apart
St Julien 'A'
Pollination Group
2
Overall Height
3.6 - 4.5m (12-15ft)
Species
Prunus domestica
Root Stock
Fruits ready to be picked
Aug
