Plums
An expanding selection of Plum and Gage trees are offered for sale from the sweetest of Greengage to culinary varieties. The Plum season lasts from late July until September with most varieties ripening during August. There are Plum trees to buy to suit everyone. Choose from well known varieties such as Victoria to the less well known but just as desirable varieties. The different Plum trees for sale are detailed below and there is more information on plum trees and growing them at the bottom of this page.
The plums are available on moderate vigour St Julen A rootstock and a few on more dwarfing Pixy.
At the bottom of the selection of plums are a few varieties originating from Gloucestershire produced in conjunction with Gloucestershire Orchards Group.
Discount information - the following discounts apply on total order value, excluding carriage - 5% on orders £80+ 10% on orders £160+
Plum trees are dispatched between late November and March when dormant
However you are welcome to order now. We will then reserve and be in contact to arrange delivery or collection as soon as we can.
Gloucestershire Plums
The county of Gloucestershire is well known for its plum growing particularly along the lower reaches of the River Severn south of Gloucester and into the Forest of Dean. Some of the varieties are very local to certain parts of the county and as a result are dwindling in number.
At the request of Gloucester Orchard Group (GOG) we are growing a small selection and will grow more if there is interest. There are no photos on our website but visit the GOG site and photos & further details can be found. All grown on moderate vigour St Julien A rootstock.
Plums - more information
The Plum season lasts from late July until September with most varieties ripening during August. Victoria followed by Marjories Seedling are the most likely varieties to be found in the shops in the UK. However there are many other plum trees to buy. Gages, including Greengage, being the sweetest are best eaten raw. Others are such as Victoria are dual purpose, excellent eaten raw or served cooked. Other Plums such as Yellow Egg the fruit are best cooked. The qualities of each variety are detailed above.
When choosing plum trees to buy bear in mind that they do flower earlier than other fruit trees. Colder weather can affect the flowers and young fruit and mean less pollination because of less bees working. Choose a sheltered site for good success. Though plum trees are mostly grown in southern Britain the trees can be successful in most parts of the UK with careful choice and local knowledge.
A number of plum tree varieties have the advantage of being self fertile. This can be of help if space is limited. They will usually have improved fruiting if they have a pollination partner nearby. Pollination can take place between varieties in the same or an adjacent pollination group.
