Plum tree Victoria – Prunus domestica 'Victoria'
A time-tested plum for home gardens
The Victoria plum is a dependable cultivar that produces golden-yellow fruit with a red blush. Grafted as a low-stem tree, it flowers early in March and ripens in late August. It is self-fertile, but yields improve with nearby compatible plum trees. A favourite for its flavour and ease of cultivation.
Origin and background
Origin: England (Suffolk), around 1840
Family: Rosaceae
History: A Victorian-era classic appreciated across Europe
Tree profile
Height: 2.5 to 3.5 m
Spread: 2 to 3 m
Habit: Compact, rounded crown
Bark: Grey-brown
Foliage: Deciduous, fresh green
Growth: Medium
Hardiness: Down to -20 °C
Flowering and fruiting
Flowering: Early March
Fruits: Medium to large plums, red-blushed with sweet golden flesh, juicy and melting. Ripens late August to early September
Stone: Semi-cling
Pollinators: Bees benefit from early bloom
Light and soil
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Loose, fertile, well-drained
pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline
Climate: Temperate, spring frost resistant
Planting advice
Soil prep: Add compost, loosen soil
Spacing: 3–4 meters
Best time: Fall to early spring (non-freezing)
Watering
Year 1: Regular
Later: Moderate needs
Pruning and care
Pruning time: Winter and post-harvest
Tip: Remove dead, crossing or weak wood
Propagation
Rootstock: Saint-Julien or Myrobalan (low-stem)
Garden use
Ideal for: Edible hedge, small orchard
Good companions: Apples trees, pears trees, herbs (borage, thyme)
Edible use
Taste: Sweet, juicy
Kitchen use: Fresh, jam, drying, baking
Shelf life: Short
Pest and disease
Issues: Brown rot, aphids
Care tips: Air circulation, natural sprays
Success tips
Best practice: Sunny location, early harvest, remove damaged fruit
Cross-pollinators
Even though self-fertile, yields improve with:
Opal, Reine Claude d’Oullins, Czar, Anna Späth, Altesse Double, Golden Japan
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