Victoria: classic plum tree with rosy fruit and sweet golden flesh. Blooms in March, self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination. Low-stem form.
Description
The Victoria plum tree is one of the most widely planted varieties in gardens due to its reliable crops of rosy-red plums with sweet, juicy yellow flesh. Grafted as a low-stem tree, it blooms early in March and is self-fertile, yet it performs even better with cross-pollination. A perfect choice for both fresh eating and cooking.
Geographical origin: England, Suffolk, introduced around 1840
Botanical family: Rosaceae
Notable features: A British classic named after Queen Victoria
Mature height: 2.5 to 3.5 meters (low-stem)
Mature spread: 2 to 3 meters
Habit: Rounded and compact
Bark: Grey-brown
Foliage: Deciduous, bright green
Growth: Moderate
Hardiness: Down to -20 °C
Flowering time: March (early bloom)
Flowers: Single white blossoms, nectar-rich
Fruits: Medium to large red-pink plums with golden flesh, sweet, melting and juicy. Harvest late August to early September
Wildlife interest: Early nectar source for bees
Ideal light: Full sun
Soil type: Deep, rich, well-drained
Soil preparation tips: Mix in compost or aged manure
Spacing: 3 to 4 meters
Soil nature: Neutral to slightly alkaline
At planting: Regular in the first year
At maturity: Low to moderate needs
When and how to prune: Lightly after harvest, maintain open crown
Method: Grafted onto Saint-Julien or Myrobalan (low-stem)
Best placement: Edible hedges, family orchards, kitchen garden
Companion planting: Apple tree, pear tree, rosemary, bee-friendly herbs
Cultural usage: Excellent for fresh eating, jams, and baking
Vulnerabilities: Can be sensitive to brown rot and aphids
Natural prevention: Good airflow, horsetail decoction, mulching
Practical advice: Full sun, early harvest, remove overripe fruit promptly
Though self-fertile, ‘Victoria’ produces even better yields when cross-pollinated with:
Pollinators: ‘Opal’, ‘Reine Claude d’Oullins’, ‘Czar’, ‘Anna Späth’
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Victoria: classic plum tree with rosy fruit and sweet golden flesh. Blooms in March, self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination. Low-stem form.
