Fan-Trained Plum Tree
A glorious way to use a fence
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Victoria' Fan-Trained Tree in a 9L Pot
120-150cm on arrival
St. Julien A rootstock
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Fan-Trained Plum Tree
- A fan-trained plum tree is truly a sight to behold. Branches beautifully arranged against a wall or wire trellis, bearing wonderful blossom and utterly delicious fruit, this is undoubtedly one of our favourite ways to grow a fruit tree
- ‘Victoria’ is the classic British plum variety, yielding incredibly tasty, sweet fruit that’s perfect for both eating fresh and using in desserts – plus, it’s a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit!
- Training and pruning your fan tree is important to help keep its shape and ensure it stays nice and productive. Tie in new side shoots to your framework each summer, and remove congested, diseased or damaged branches. Cut away any branches pointed in towards your fence or wall, and cut back any branches pointing directly outwards back to roughly three leaves beyond the basal cluster
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, a fan-trained plum tree can be grown in a very large planter or trough of at least 60 to 80 litres, provided it is placed against a sunny wall for support.
How big does it get?
The fan-trained plum tree typically reaches a height of 2 to 2.5 metres, with a horizontal spread of 3 to 4 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The fan-trained plum tree performs best against a sunny wall, requiring 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The fan-trained plum tree prefers a moist but well-drained, loamy soil, and it can adapt well to slightly heavier clay soils at the base of a sunny wall.
How much watering does this plant need?
The fan-trained plum tree requires generous watering of roughly 15 to 20 litres per week, especially as the soil near walls can dry out quickly.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the fan-trained plum tree requires pruning in mid-summer to minimise the risk of silver leaf disease. Regular pruning is essential to preserve the trained shape.
How hardy is this plant?
Plum trees are hardy to H5, tolerating temperatures down to -15°C, and are ideally suited to fan-training against a warm, south-facing wall to protect their early blossoms from frost.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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