About

Victoria Plum

Prunus ‘Victoria’ is a popular cultivar of plum tree known for its delicious and sweet-tasting fruit. This deciduous tree typically reaches a height of 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters).
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The Appearance

A small deciduous tree with a rounded crown and dark green, oval leaves. It produces large, reddish-purple plums with a sweet flavor.


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The Produce

The fruit is typically dark purple with a yellowish-green flesh.


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The Flowers

Produces clusters of white flowers in spring, which are followed by the large plums in late summer.


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The Leaves

Each leaf is glossy and has a deep green colour, providing an attractive backdrop to the tree’s blossoms and fruit.


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The Bark

The bark is smooth and gray, becoming more fissured with age.


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The Habitat

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Commonly found in orchards and gardens.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including pollinators and fruit-eating birds and mammals.


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The Culture

Valued for its large, sweet plums, which are enjoyed fresh, in cooking, and in preserves.


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Fun Facts

The Victoria Plum is one of the most popular plum varieties in the UK, known for its reliable cropping and delicious fruit.

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