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Violetta plum trees

£44.50
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Violetta is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Mid
  • Self-fertility: Self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3

A new heavy-cropping self-fertile dwarf plum from Sweden.

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Violetta plum trees for sale

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  • BR11-year bare-root tree,St. Julien rootstock£44.50
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
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Tree specification

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Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

All about Violetta plum trees

This is a great dual purpose plum to either eat straight off the tree or to cook into hot tasty crumbles!  Originating from Sweden it has a glorious dark blue/purple hue when fully ripe.

Growing and Training

Violetta is a compact growing tree that produces high yields.

History

Violetta was developed in the 1990s at the Balsgaard research station in southern Sweden. It is a cross between Grand Duke and Herman.


Violetta characteristics

Growing

  • What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Violetta?Beginner
  • Is Violetta self-fertile?Self-fertile
  • What flowering group is Violetta?3
  • Is Violetta good for pollinating others?Average
  • What climates is Violetta suitable for?Mild damp climates

Using

  • What season do you pick Violetta?Mid
  • CroppingGood
  • How long can you keep Violetta in a fridge?1-3 days
  • Food usesEating freshCulinary

Identification

  • Where does Violetta originate from?Sweden
  • When was Violetta first introduced?1950 - 1999
  • What colour is the blossom of Violetta?White
  • Fruit colourPurple

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This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 15-May-2026.

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