13 feet.
Standard trees grow to 13 feet (4 m.) tall, while with the smaller VVA-1 rootstock, expect an 11 foot (3.5 m.) tree that you can trim down to 10 feet (3 m.). Victoria plums grown on the Pixy rootstock can grow to the same height as on the VVA-1.
How big are Victoria plums?
The size of the individual plums varies but on average they are about 5cm / 2in long and 3cm / 1½in wide. This makes them just slightly larger than the average plum and weighing in at an average 45g. The fruit flesh is dark yellow / gold, grainy, firm and with lots of juice, it has a medium sized stone.
Can you eat Victoria plums?
Harvesting Victoria Plums
The tree produces heavy crops of sweet, yellow fleshed fruit that can be eaten fresh, straight from the branches. Plums don’t continue to ripen off the branch so for the best flavour possible, plums should be left on the tree until they are ripe and ready to eat.
Are Victoria plums nice?
FACTS. The Victoria Plum has yellow flesh with a red/purple or mottled skin. The flesh is quite rough and, in full development and maturity, is sweet and tasty. As the name suggests, Victoria Plums date from the Victorian era but not much is known about its origins.
How tall do plums get?
Most plum trees will reach 16 feet (5 m.) at maturity or 14 feet (4 m.) if they are a dwarf variety. If you live in a more northerly climate, you may consider planting your plum tree in a location where it will have protection from cold winds, as they are prone to late frost damage.
How much space does a Victoria plum tree need?
A two-foot square area should be sufficient for most bare rooted trees. Add fertiliser before planting. As for position – an area which gets plenty of sun is best. Try and find a spot that is nice and sheltered too.
When should I prune a Victoria plum tree?
Plum trees do not require as precise pruning as apples and pears, but still benefit from initial training and the thinning of old wood to ensure they produce as much fruit as possible. Plums are pruned in early spring or mid-summer to avoid infection by silver leaf disease.
What is the lifespan of a plum tree?
10-25 years
Plum | 10-25 years*
What are Victoria plums used for?
This reliable British bred garden variety produces heavy crops of egg shaped, medium sized fruits that are ideal for both culinary and dessert use. ‘Victoria’ Plums make delicious pies and jams, or simply eat them straight from the tree in late August.
Is Victoria plum self pollinating?
Many Plum trees need partner varieties to fruit well but Victoria is self-compatible so you do not need other trees nearby to ensure a good crop.
Why are Victoria plums so called?
The trees rarely get old due to their high fruit production. The name “Victoria” comes from Queen Victoria (1819–1901). The variety was supposedly first discovered in a garden in Alderton, Sussex, but there has never been a place named Alderton in Sussex.
Does a Victoria plum tree flower?
These versatile plums are ready for picking from late August. Victoria plum tree has pretty white flowers and is self fertile so will not require a pollination partner. As with most fruit trees, it likes full sun.
What Colour are ripe Victoria Plums?
According to Victoria plum tree info, the plums grow in green, then transform to a bright orange before ripening to plum purple. Pick them when they are red/orange for the perfect cooking plums, but for eating fresh out of hand, harvest the plums when dark reddish purple.
What is the best plum tree?
Santa Rosa Plum Tree: The most popular Plum tree for commercial use and home growing, the Santa Rosa produces tons of sweet, dark purple fruit. Methley Plum Tree: Considered one of the most productive and attractive Plum Trees, the Methley Plum has beautiful spring blossoms and juicy, deep-red fruit.
How much space does a plum tree need?
twenty feet
Standard-size trees need at least twenty feet of space, while dwarf varieties need at least ten feet.
Do plum trees need a lot of water?
Young plum trees need to be watered at least once a week to promote healthy root growth. Once the tree is established, it requires regular watering, especially in the dry summer months. Deeply water your plum tree once every two to four weeks.
When’s the best time to plant a Victoria plum tree?
What would be the best time of year to plant your plum trees? While there are exceptions, the general recommendation is to plant the trees in the late winter or early spring. The ground is soft enough for planting and the bare root varieties that you can buy are still in a dormant state.
Can you grow Victoria plum trees in pots?
A self fertile variety which is very easy to grow and can be grown within any garden in full sun or semi shade, also suitable for container growing on the patio or decking.
How deep are plum tree roots?
These feeder roots extend horizontally to the edge of the leaf canopy, or drip line, and beyond up to 1 1/2 times the height of the tree. A few anchoring “sinker” roots grow down several feet to stabilize the tree. It’s likely that your plum tree has some roots that extend 5 feet deep.
Can you cut the top off a plum tree?
A mature tree that hasn’t been pruned needs help to become a good fruit producer, but whacking off the top is not the optimal solution. If pruning old plum trees this way doesn’t kill them, it will assuredly produce unattractive and unproductive new growth.
Should plum trees be pruned every year?
Pruning established plum trees
Prune every year in early spring (April), before bud break. Remove any suckers growing from the rootstock. Rub out any buds growing on the lower trunk. Cut out any dead, damaged or diseased wood, and dispose of it as appropriate, removing it from the garden.