Plum
The delicious, delectable Plum is probably the easiest of all the stone fruits to grow, with less pest and disease problems and a more tolerant nature than, for example, a Peach or Apricot. In New Zealand the most popular Plums grown are Japanese as these tend to have the big fat fleshy fruit that we all love. We do still grow some European varieties and though they have smaller less attractive fruit they are still worthy of consideration for flavour. There are also hybrids of Japanese and European trees on offer plus double grafted trees. In short, a Plum to suit everyone! Some Plums are self fertile but most are planted with a Pollinator to ensure good fruit production - check out our Pollinator Guide here
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Plums love a warm sunny position and fertile deep loam that is free draining. Plums will not tolerate a water logged position. They will do best with a cool winter ensuring a good rest during dormancy. Fruiting starts from December through to about February depending on the variety planted. Warning - you may have to protect your fruit from birds and opossums as they will be looking forward to the crop as much as you are! For pruning tips check out our main Fruit Tree Header.
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46 LISTINGS
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aka European Plum
An excellent, early eating, European plum with oval, medium sized dark bluish black fruit. Flesh is firm, yellow green with a rich, sweet flavour. Plant in a sunny spot in humus rich well drained soil. Great for cooking or eating straight of the tree. Ripens late summer. Clingstone. Early flowering. Self Fertile. Deciduous.
Pollinator required
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Plum Angelina Burdett MB
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aka Christmas Plum
A small meaty plum with dark red skin and flesh that crops heavily around Christmas time. When cooked it has no bitterness and retains its bright red colour. Resistant to diseases. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Plum Billington's Early MB
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aka Japanese Plum
This beautiful looking Japanese Plum tastes as good as it looks. Large purple-black plums with pale cream flesh that is stained red. Firm and juicy with excellent flavour. Generally an easy care plum to grow and the fruit stores well. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Plum Black Amber MB
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aka Plum hybrid
Everyone's favourite. An excellent all purpose plum with purple black skin and delicious, sweet dark red juicy flesh. Ripens around February. Pollinators can be Elephant Heart, Santa Rosa or Duffs Early Jewel. Deciduous.
Pollinator required
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Plum Black Doris GQ
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aka Yellow Gage
This European Plum ripens quite late in the season, towards March. It is worth the wait as the large rich, juicy, golden fruit have a delicious flavour. Likes the best sunny position to do really well. Pollinate with Greengage or Reine Claude de Bavay. Deciduous.
This plum is suitable for warmer districts.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 2.5m
Plum Coe's Golden Drop MB
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Plum Coe's Golden Drop
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aka European Plum
Damsons are small, tart oval plums with blue-black skin and green- yellow flesh. Mainly grown for bottling and other culinary uses. Highly recommend for Damson Gin. A heavy cropper in late January. Self fertile, compact grower, performs best in colder areas. Deciduous.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Plum Damson GQ
New stock arriving beginning of July, 2022. Pre-order now. Estimated price $49.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka European Plum
Damsons are small, tart oval plums with blue-black skin and green- yellow flesh. Mainly grown for bottling and other culinary uses. Highly recommend for Damson Gin. A heavy cropper in late January. Self fertile, compact grower, performs best in colder areas. Deciduous.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Plum Damson MB
New stock arriving beginning of July, 2021. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Plum Damson
New stock arriving beginning of July, 2022. Pre-order now. Estimated price $49.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Plum Double Graft
Double grafted Plum. Billington - Dark red flesh and skin, good for eating and jam. Ripens early January. Black Doris - Purple black skin, dark red sweet juicy flesh. Culinary and dessert plum. Matures late January. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Plum Dble Billington/Black Doris GQ
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