'Jubilee' Plum Tree
Even better than Victoria?
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Jubilee' Plum Tree
- A new and improved variety expected to become even more popular than Victoria
- Juicy fruits larger and tastier than the UK's most popular
- Crops heavily from August through September
- Self fertile and easy to grow
- Sweet oval red-purple plums perfect for eating fresh from the tree
- Firm yellow flesh and sweet flavour make Jubilee a great choice for cooking and preserves
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Jubilee' plum tree is suitable for pot cultivation in a container of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock.
How big does it get?
The Jubilee Plum Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Jubilee Plum in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Jubilee' plum tree prefers moist but well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Jubilee' Plum Tree benefits from approximately 3 to 4 centimetres of water weekly to ensure a heavy, reliable crop.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Jubilee' Plum Tree will need pruning. Prune in early to mid-summer to avoid silver leaf disease, trimming back new growth by 10 to 15 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Jubilee' plum tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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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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