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Plum trees
Belle de Louvain

Belle de Louvain is a large purple culinary plum, useful because it can be grown on north-facing walls.
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Growing


Plum trees
Belle de Louvain
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersAverage
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Mild damp climates
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Using


Plum trees
Belle de Louvain
Picking seasonMid
Keeping (of fruit)1-3 days
CroppingHeavy
Food usesCulinary
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Problems


Plum trees
Belle de Louvain
Disease resistanceGood
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Identification


Plum trees
Belle de Louvain
Country of originBelgium
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Blossom colourWhite
Fruit colourPurple
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