Prunus Domestica 'President', Plum tree, 1.5-litre pot

The Prunus domestica 'President' is a vigorous and reliable plum tree that produces large, purple-blue fruits with a sweet, juicy flavour. These plums are ideal for eating fresh or using in dishes such as jams and cakes. The 'President' plum is late maturing, which means you can enjoy a full harvest by the end of September.

Features:

• Fruit: 'President' plums are large and have a deep purple-blue colour. The flesh is firm, juicy and yellow in colour, with a sweet flavour loved for fresh consumption and processing in recipes.
• Picking time: The harvesting period for this plum variety starts in August and runs into September.
• Productivity: This tree has a high yield and can deliver between 5 and 20 kilos of plums per year.
• Self-pollinating: 'President' is self-pollinating, meaning you don't need another plum tree to get fruit, although an additional pollinator can increase yields.

Care and Pitch:

• Location: The tree likes a sunny spot and grows well in most well-drained soils.
• Maintenance: 'President' has low disease susceptibility and is easy to maintain. The best planting period is between September and March, with a preference for autumn.
• Height: The tree grows to a height of about 2 to 4 metres.