Thames Cross plum trees

Prunus domestica

Thames Cross is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Picking season: Mid
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Flowering group: 3

An attractive yellow mid-season plum with a good flavour.

Thames Cross plum trees for sale

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95. It is calculated when you add trees to your basket, based on your postcode.

History

Developed in the 1930s at the famous Long Ashton Horticultural Research Station near Bristol, England. Thames Cross is a cross between Coe's Golden Drop and Giant Prune.

Thames Cross characteristics

Growing

Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersAverage
PloidyDiploid
Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesWarm climates
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators

Using

Picking seasonMid
CroppingGood
Keeping (of fruit)1-3 days
Food usesEating freshCulinary
Flavour style (apples)Sweeter

Problems

Disease resistanceGood
CankerSome resistance

Identification

Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1900 - 1949
Blossom colourWhite
Fruit colourYellow / Orange

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