Patio Plum Tree
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Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Patio Plum Tree
- Nothing beats a fresh, juicy plum, and the truth is that you don’t need acres of outdoor space to grow your own! Our patio plum trees can be kept to just 1.5m in height, making them perfect for balconies, courtyards and, of course, patios.
- ‘Victoria’ is the classic plum variety, loved nationwide for its plump, sweet fruit and the ease with which it grows!
- ‘Jubilee’ is the challenger to the ‘Victoria’ throne, thanks to its hardiness, disease resistance and large fruit size – its plums are perfect for both scoffing fresh and cooking with.
- ‘Opal’ reliably yields heavy crops of highly aromatic, rich plums (ideal for jam-making) early in the season.
- Our growers ensure your patio tree has a strong, developed root system and thick main stem before being sent to you. It's been grown on a dwarfing rootstock and pruned to a compact size during its time at the nursery. Plant your tree in a small pot to help stunt growth and prune yearly to help keep the desired shape and size.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, a patio plum tree is perfectly suited for container growing; ensure you use a pot of at least 40 litres and a soil-based compost like John Innes No. 3.
How big does it get?
The patio plum tree typically reaches a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The patio plum tree requires a sunny location, ideally receiving 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day to ensure a bountiful harvest.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The patio plum tree prefers a moist but well-drained, loamy soil, and it is more tolerant of heavier, clay-based soils than many other fruit trees.
How much watering does this plant need?
The patio plum tree should be watered regularly with about 10 to 15 litres weekly during the growing season, ensuring the soil remains moist but not soggy.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the patio plum tree requires pruning in mid-summer to minimise the risk of silver leaf disease. Light pruning is usually sufficient to maintain a compact size suitable for a pot.
How hardy is this plant?
Plum trees are generally hardy to H5, withstanding winter temperatures down to -15°C, but they fruit best in sheltered spots as their early blossoms can be easily damaged by late frosts.
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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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