The Patio Plum Tree Gift
A gift of perseverance
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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The Patio Plum Tree Gift
- You know what makes the best gift? Multiple points of appeal. And with our patio plum tree, that's exactly what you get. Not only will this tree produce absolutely delicious plums, it also offers up some of the nicest blossoms of any tree, as well as a canopy of lush, green foliage. And the best part? It's small enough to grow on a balcony or terrace!
- Known to symbolise perseverance, as the blooms are able to tough out the cool conditions of late winter and early spring, this is the perfect graduation or new job gift.
- While you get to enjoy the sweet, honeyed fruits, this tree will also attract a host of friendly pollinators (like bees and butterflies) to their own little nectar feast in the flowers.
- Your plum tree will arrive wrapped in a charming hessian sheet, tied with a luxury bow and packaged in premium cardboard. You'll also receive a small care booklet.
- To get the most from your tree, plant it in a fully sunny spot and keep it well-watered during hot, dry spells. If you're growing your plum tree in a pot, this will need more regular watering.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The Patio Plum tree is grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock, making it perfectly suited for a large pot on a sunny patio.
How big does it get?
Grown on a dwarfing rootstock, the Patio Plum tree typically reaches a manageable height of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Patio Plum tree needs a sheltered, sunny position to encourage healthy growth and ensure a bountiful harvest of sweet plums.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Patio Plum tree prefers a well-drained, loamy soil that holds moisture but does not become waterlogged.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Patio Plum tree needs regular watering during the growing season, particularly when the fruit is developing, providing about 10 to 15 litres per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Patio Plum tree should be pruned in early to mid-summer to maintain its shape and remove any dead or diseased wood, avoiding winter pruning to prevent silver leaf disease.
How hardy is this plant?
The plum tree boasts an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy down to -20°C. It will survive severe winters across the UK, although early blossoms may require protection from late spring 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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