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Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

'Opal' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

'Opal' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

'Opal' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

'Opal' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

'Jubilee' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

'Opal' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Grown by Danielle

South Downs National Park

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'Opal' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

2 Year Old Dwarfing Bare Root Tree

£30

£32

120-150cm inc. roots on arrival

Pixy rootstock (grows up to 3m)

Pre order for delivery Early January

'Opal' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

2 Year Old Bare Root Tree

£30

£32

120-150cm inc. roots on arrival

SJA rootstock (grows up to 5m)

Pre order for delivery Early January

Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees

2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot

£40

120-150cm inc. pot on arrival

SJA rootstock (grows up to 5m)

Pre order for delivery Early January

'Opal' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Cordon Tree in an 8L Pot

£50

120-150cm inc. pot on arrival

SJA rootstock (grows up to 5m)

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'Jubilee' Plum Tree Fruit Trees

Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot

£45

60-90cm inc. pot on arrival

SJA rootstock (grows up to 5m)

Pre order for delivery Early January

£30

£32

Quantity must be 1 or more

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Pre-order for delivery Early January

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The highlights

Aromatic, juicy and flavourful
Fast-growing and early-cropping
Bite-sized fruit, makes a topnotch crumble
Harvest from late July to early August

Description

A very reliable, heavy cropping variety producing an abundance of red-flushed, plump yellow plums
Some say the sweet, fruity flavour is superior to Victoria
Delightful eaten fresh but their soft flesh also makes the best plum jams
An early season variety, ready to harvest in July
RHS Award Winner
SJA Rootstock: Max size H4m x W4m - Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Cordon Trained:Max size H2m x W1m Pruned and trained to create a cordon shape, so upright with short side branches. Very productive use of spaceMORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

What To Expect

Supplied as:

Bare Root Tree

Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.

Height on arrival:

120-150cm inc. roots

Eventual height:

3m

Eventual spread:

4m

4m

4m

4m

4m

Tasting notes:

Packed with flavour for a plum - very sweet, rich with a nice fruitiness

Packed with flavour for a plum - very sweet, rich with a nice fruitiness

Packed with flavour for a plum - very sweet, rich with a nice fruitiness

Packed with flavour for a plum - very sweet, rich with a nice fruitiness

Packed with flavour for a plum - very sweet, rich with a nice fruitiness

Time to first crop:

Hardiness:

Hardy

May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers. This won't cause lasting damage to the tree but will reduce the yield of fruit that year.

Hardy

May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers. This won't cause lasting damage to the tree but will reduce the yield of fruit that year.

Hardy

May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers. This won't cause lasting damage to the tree but will reduce the yield of fruit that year.

Hardy

May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers. This won't cause lasting damage to the tree but will reduce the yield of fruit that year.

Hardy

May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers. This won't cause lasting damage to the tree but will reduce the yield of fruit that year.

Pollination group:

3

Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

3

Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

3

Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

3

Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

3

Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

Uses:

Eating, Making Jams

Eating, Making Jams

Eating, Making Jams

Eating, Making Jams

Eating, Making Jams

Rootstock:

Pixy rootstock (grows up to 3m)

Plum varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. SJA plum trees tend to only reach 4m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot

Plum varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. SJA plum trees tend to only reach 4m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot

Plum varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. SJA plum trees tend to only reach 4m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot

Plum varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. SJA plum trees tend to only reach 4m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot

Spacing:

How To Grow

Excellent Pest and Disease Resistance

Shows excellent resistance to the main pests and diseases for plum trees including cracking. There may still be a need to keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars, which can both be washed away with soapy water. Birds will eat the aphids if given the chance so take steps to prevent this like using a fruit net or bird scarers.MORE

Full sun

Full sun means receiving direct sun for more than 6 hours each day during the spring/summer

Prefers well drained, loamy soils

Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may not fruit too well. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.

Some structural pruning required

Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your Plum tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease. Read more detail in our knowledge articles below.

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South Downs National Park

Meet Danielle

110 years' expertise free with every tree

Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

Growing with Roots

Good to know

Our plants are grown  in the UK

Specialist UK growers we know and trust grow your plants the traditional way, with organic fertiliser and biological pest control. They pick only the healthiest plants for you, professionally pruning them so that they’ll grow strong and well shaped.

Our plants are delivered overnight

Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within  24 hours.

We're here to help at every step

We want your plants to have a long and healthy life. Expect easy-to-follow grow guides and videos devised by our team  of experts.

Perfect plants, guaranteed

We’re confident that you’ll be delighted  with your new plants. Need help? Alice and her team are here to guarantee you’re  perfectly happy.

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How we grow your trees

Meet John, our expert tree grower in the South Downs, and see how he raises, prunes and packs all our trees.

Learn from our experts

For growing advice that's clear and easy to follow See all articles

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How do I know I'm getting quality plants?

All of our plants are grown in specialist nurseries with the highest standards of plant care and sustainability. We guarantee you'll love them as much as we do! Don't just take our word for it - we've got thousands of great reviews on Trustpilot.

When will I get my plants?

The delivery timescale for each plant is on the web page (near the 'add to basket's button). You'll receive a dispatch email with an exact delivery date once your plants are on their way, so you can get the garden ready.

How will my plants be packed and delivered?

We send all of our orders through a courier network designed to handle plants. Specialist equipment ensures that no plants will be damaged during the packing process and every order is carefully finished and checked by plant-loving humans. Your plants will arrive in the most sustainable packaging possible with minimal to no plastic used.

Where do you deliver?

We deliver to anywhere in Mainland UK for our standard delivery cost. We are able to deliver most plants to Highlands and non UK mainland however this will be at an additional cost. This will be calculated at the checkout. Please note, deliveries to these locations will take longer. Unfortunately, we are not able to deliver to Northern Ireland at present.

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I have ordered plants from them twice this year. They arrived well packaged, on time and looked strong and healthy. I feel the staff from Roots plants deal with their plants and customers with passion and care. I can’t wait to order again, price is good as well.

Peter Mawer

Highly recommended all round

Delivered quickly, perfectly packaged and the tree was in excellent condition. Really healthy and taken to the garden with no problems. Can't recommend highly enough. 5 stars isn't enough!

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