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Violetta plum trees

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

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.

Violetta plum trees for sale

Bare-root

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

Order now for delivery from week commencing 14th October for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

Delivery charges

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

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

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Climate suitabilityMild damp climates

Using

  • Picking seasonMid
  • CroppingGood
  • Keeping (of fruit)1-3 days
  • Food usesEating freshCulinary

Identification

  • Country of originSweden
  • Period of origin1950 - 1999
  • Blossom colourWhite
  • Fruit colourPurple

Similar varieties

  • See also Herman
    Herman
    Herman is one of the best quality early-season plum varieties, blue/purple with yellow flesh.

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.