Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (plum tree) — H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the branches of my plum tree breaking? The 'Victoria' produces so much fruit that its branches bend under the weight, which can be prevented by thinning in June and using supports.
When should Victoria plums be harvested? From late August to early September, when the skin develops a bluish bloom and the fruit yields to gentle pressure.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🟠 Large pink-orange plums with golden flesh • 📅 Harvest in late August • ✅ Self-fertile, one tree is enough • 🌿 Highly productive • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -25 °C
The Prunus domestica 'Victoria' bears large oval pink-orange plums tinged with red, with firm, very sweet golden flesh. A species originating in the Caucasus and Asia Minor, this cultivar discovered in England in the 19e century remains the most widely planted plum in Europe and joins the fruit trees in the catalogue.
Its distinctive feature is its productivity: 'Victoria' is self-fertile and produces such abundant harvests that its branches bend under the weight. It starts producing from the first few years, without a second tree or any special conditions.
Which plum tree should you choose?
Two varieties in the catalogue, with staggered harvests:
- 'Victoria' (this plant) — large pink-orange plums with golden flesh, harvested in late August, self-fertile. The most productive.
- 'Opal' — purple plums with golden flesh, harvested from late July, self-fertile (H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The earliest.
As both are self-fertile, each produces fruit on its own: growing them together is useful for spreading the harvest over nearly two months, not for ensuring pollination.
Exposure & location
The plum tree needs full sun for its fruits to develop their sugar content. In partial shade, the tree produces fruit, but the plums remain acidic and colour poorly.
- Exposure: full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
- Location: garden, large terrace, south-facing balcony — plan for a pot at least 40 cm in diameter when fully grown.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -25 °C — winter cold is essential for fruiting.
- Soil type: deep, rich and well-drained — the plum tree tolerates heavy soils better than the cherry tree.
Its April flowering is a little later than that of 'Opal', making it less vulnerable to spring frosts.
Watering & care
A potted fruit tree uses much more water than one planted in the ground. A rich, well-draining substrate supports production, and the foliage always signals a problem before it worsens.
- Watering: regular from April to August - two to three times a week in summer, particularly while the fruits are swelling.
- Drainage: essential - never leave standing water in the saucer.
- Pruning: after harvest, in September only - never in winter.
- Thinning: essential in June, space the fruits 5 cm apart - otherwise, the branches break under the weight.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for fruit trees, when the buds break and then after flowering.
An amber gum discharge on the trunk, known as gummosis, almost always follows winter pruning or a wound that has not healed properly.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The plum tree is the easiest fruit tree to grow on its own: self-fertile, tolerant of soil conditions, and productive from its first few years. On a balcony, it is often the right first tree.
- To extend the plum harvest, pair it with the 'Opal' Plum Tree - late July, then late August, providing fruit for nearly two months.
- To cover the whole season, add an 'Elstar' Apple Tree - plums in August, apples in September.
- To fill the winter, place a BetterBuxus® ball beside it - its evergreen mass fills the space when the plum tree is bare.
- To enhance the pot, a terracotta or natural-fiber container keeps the substrate cool during the fruiting period.
The white April flowering precedes the leaves: the tree is entirely white for about ten days.
Verdeia tips
- Thin ruthlessly in June: 'Victoria' produces so much fruit that its branches split under the load, and a broken branch creates a wound where diseases take hold. Spacing the fruit 5 cm apart protects the framework and produces much larger plums.
- Never prune in winter: like all Prunus, the plum tree heals poorly in cold weather and responds with gummosis. The only suitable time is September, just after harvest.
- Pick up fallen fruit at the foot of the tree: rotting plums attract wasps and gnats, which then move into the substrate, and an established population in the pot is difficult to eliminate.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Prunus domestica 'Victoria'
- Common name: Victoria plum
- Family: Rosaceae
- Origin: Caucasus and Asia Minor, cultivar discovered in England
- Size on delivery: H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
- Habit: already-trained grafted tree
- Adult height: 3 to 4 metres in a pot
- Exposure: full sun, at least 6 hours per day
- Watering: regular during the growing season, increased while the fruit is swelling
- Soil type: deep, rich, and well-drained
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C
- Pollination: self-fertile — one tree is enough
- Flowering: April, white, bee-friendly flowers, before the foliage
- Harvest: late August to early September, very abundant
- Foliage: deciduous, medium-green oval leaves
- Care: thinning in June is essential, pruning after harvest
- Toxicity: edible fruit; stones and leaves are toxic if ingested
- Decorative style: Urban vegetable garden / Natural / Orchard
Each plant is unique: branching, the number of fruit buds, and vigor naturally vary from one specimen to another.
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What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
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