RHS AGM award winning variety, Plum ‘Czar’ is large, purple-black in colour and is so tasty in pies and crumbles. Leave on the tree to ripen for the best tasting fresh plums. The tree itself is attractive, producing very large white blooms in late spring, that attract bees and pollinators. Plum ‘Czar’ shows good resistance to frost, ideal for cold locations in the UK, still being able to harvest in late July to September.Plum rootstocks:VVA1 – Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2m (6′,6″)Ferlinane – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8′)St. Julien – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14′)This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner.Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.
Growing Information
Plant plum trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.
