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A popular plum variety grown on an espalier frame, ready for training and growing in your garden.
£59.99
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EAN: 8717755060501
‘Victoria’ Plum Espalier Tree is one of the most popular plum varieties grown in the UK.
Introduced in the 19th Century, Victoria plums are perfect for adding to jams, pies or desserts. Pick straight from the tree too and enjoy it’s juicy texture and refreshingly sweet flavour during the summer months.
In spring, pretty white flowers blossom before purple fruit are borne in August and September.
Espalier refers to a traditional and decorative method of growing fruit trees against a wall or flat support to maximise yield. Espalier are suitable for growing in any sized garden. They can save space in a smaller garden by managing the shape and growth. Alternatively, in a larger garden, grow them together in a walled garden or along a fence or trellis for a striking feature.
These trees from have been grown from cultivated stock using organic fertilisers and recycled rainwater. They come ready-trained on a 150cm (5ft) tall bamboo support frame, ideal for transferring to your garden.