Description
A wonderful plum. The fruit of this late July season European Plum is reddish-purple, medium in size & similar in color and taste to Victoria but slightly smaller in size. Tree is partially self-fertile and is a cross between Oullins Gage and Early Favourite. It was grown near Alnarp, Sweeden, 1925.
European Plum species description: European Plum is self-fertile. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9. Plums do great in the Pacific Northwest.
| SKU: | PM41 |
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| Variety: | Opal |
| Common Name: | European Plum |
| Latin Name: | Prunus domestica |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Pollination: | partially self-fertile |
| Other Common Names: | Plum |
| Genetics: | Oullins Gage x Early Favourite |
| Origin: | grown near Alnarp, Sweeden, 1925 |
| Lifecycle: | Perennial |
| Leaf Drop: | Deciduous |
| Forest Layer: | Understory Tree |
| Food Type: | Fruit Tree |
| Height: | 15ft |
| Width: | 15ft |
| Soil PH: | 5.5-7.5 |
| Soil Type: | Sand, Loam, Clay, Heavy Clay |
| Flower Type: | Hermaphroditic |
| Fruit: | reddish-purple, medium in size, similar in color and taste to Victoria but slightly smaller in size. |
| Season (Ripening): | late July |
Ethan (verified owner) –
Rainbow Grove has consistently sent me top quality scions year after year. I don’t have to worry about what I will receive. These Opal plum scions are no exception!
Nathan (verified owner) –
The scions arrived in good shape, with plenty of buds and with clear labeling. However, USPS shipping is not reliable. The package was delivered to us 8 days after it was shipped, enough time for the scions to emerge from dormancy. I grafted them immediately and am hoping for the best.