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Plum Tree - Description
- Self Fertile Plum Tree
- Prunus domestica 'Victoria'
- Type: Dessert & Culinary
- Rootstock: Quince A Rootstock
- Form: Not Potted
- Bare Root
- Plant Size
- Height: 3ft/ 100cm
- Girth: 2cm
- Age: 2 Years
- Spacing Distance: 3 Metres Apart
Delivery - Important Note - Please Read
- We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
- Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item
Plum Tree - Characteristics
- Victoria plum tree is classic plum variety
- Self fertile, no other tree required to pollinate this plum tree
- Fruits: Pale Red fruit with Golden-Yellow Flesh
- High yields of Juicy & tasty plums
- Final Height: 2.5 - 4 metres
- Flowering: Flowers appear in late Spring
- Prone to silver leaf & bacterial canker
- Also fruits can be affected by blossom wilt & brown rot
Quince A Rootstock - Advantages
- Most common rootstock
- Prevents trees from getting too large
- Moderate growth rates
- Best fruiting after 5 years
- Fruiting will start after 2 years
- Allows trees grow in all soil types
Plum Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Trees should be planted as soon as they arrive
- Bare root stock is available from October to March
- Avoid freezing conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
- Position in a sunny & sheltered spot
- Avoid frosty locations, protect from early Spring frost
- Mix in well rotted manure at time of planting
- Stake trees to prevent rocking & ensure quick establishment
- Water in after planting
- Handle plants with care when planting
- Ensure roots are spread out & all are planted below soil level
Orchard Planting
- Needs a sunny spot
- South or west facing slope or site is best
- Ideally plant close to a wall for added shelter
- Plan your orchard along a north - south axis
- Rootstock will determine spacing (Quince A rootstock = 3m apart)
- Stake trees prior to planting
After Care
- Soak roots for 10 minutes before planting
- Water again after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Feed in early Spring
- Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- After 2 years, check the tree stakes to ensure they are not too tight around the tree
Pruning
- Only prune a little to avoid silver leaf fungal disease
- Prune after harvest
- Remove all dead, dying & diseased branches
- Then remove any inward growing branches
- Thin canopy to increase light & air flow
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
