Plum 'Gypsy' (Mirabelle)

Prunus insititia | Cherry Plum

Hardy Tree

£64.99

Heavy crops of large; bright red fruit with a sweet tasting orange flesh

Sugary; rich and juicy - perfect for eating fresh but also cooking

Stunning white blossom in spring adds a touch of elegance to your garden

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Plum 'Gypsy' is a reliable modern cultivar originating from the Ukraine. It produces heavy crops of dark red cherry plums with rich, juicy and notably sweet orange flesh. One of the best for eating fresh but suitable for cooking too. The dazzling, white spring blossom is an additional bonus.

Self-fertility: self-fertile
Flowering group: 3
Harvest: Mid-late August
Uses: Dessert & cooking

Plum rootstocks:
VVA1 - 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')

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

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1 x 13 Litre Potted Tree (St Julien A Rootstock) (KB2580)

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.

Fruit trees do not suffer weed competition well. Keep weeds and grass clear from within a 30cm radius of base of the tree. In spring, while the ground is moist, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the tree, taking care not to mound it up against the stem. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer. Feed and water plum trees during particularly dry periods.

Care should be taken when pruning plum trees to avoid winter pruning as this leaves plums prone to silver leaf disease. In the first spring after planting, select 3 or 4 well spaced branches on a clear trunk of at least 75cm (29"), and shorten them by two thirds. Remove the central stem to just above the highest of the selected branches. Remove any laterals below the selected branches.

In the following spring, select 2 or 3 sub laterals on each branch and shorten these by half to create a balanced, open framework. Remove any weak or badly placed shoots completely. In future years, plums will require pruning in late spring to remove damaged, badly placed or diseased wood. Thin heavy crops when the fruits reach the size of hazelnuts to prevent the branches from snapping under their weight. Allow one fruit every 7-10cm (3-4") along each stem.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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