Victoria dwarf Pixy plum

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Victoria dwarf Pixy plum
Here it is, the most famous and well-loved named in Plum growing history! The delectable, sweet flavour, thin skin and sheer versatility of this garden classic has led to it's domination over the years.

Self fertile; try to thin the fruits during years of over-abundance to ensure come for next year.
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This Victoria plum tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required.

Victoria is the most well known and enduring Plum tree variety of them all, scarcely needing description. Generally does well, during years of over-abundance some thinning is a good idea to prevent bi-ennial cropping. The classic dual purpose plum.

Victoria dwarf plum tree – season

Generally can be used from late August to mid September.

Victoria Plum – appearance & flavour

Oval light red over yellow, when fully ripen purple-red. Juicy yellow inner flesh, sumptuous flavour. Perfect for dessert but also admirably suited to all culinary purposes.

Victoria – pollination

No pollinators are required to produce the large, quality fruits.

Tree sizes for Victoria plum tree:

St Julien ‘A’ A vigorous tree mostly used for field and grassy area’s, paddock and orchard. Promotes high yields and makes a good disease-resistant tree suitable for most soils and areas. It will mature to 360cm’s approx with a spread slightly less. Plant 300cm’s apart. Can be grown into half standard or bush form.

Pixy Rootstock Is the only ‘dwarf’ rootstock for Plums. An ideal choice for smaller areas and contained gardens, it is also happy being kept in a 20-24” container [using John Innes no 2 compost] Can be maintained at around 200cm’s although it will grow more without pruning. Space 180-210cm’s apart.
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