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Plum tree Bleue de Belgique (in 10 liter pot)

Prunus domestica Bleue de Belgique

'Bleue de Belgique' plum tree in 10L pot. Sweet blue plums with golden flesh. Partially self-fertile, ideal for gardens and orchards. Ready-to-plant, late summer harvest.

Plant height
170/200 cm in 10 liter pot (only in Click and collect)

20 €
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Quantity

Description

Height at maturity 3 to 4 m

Wingspan at maturity 3 m

Exposure sun

Flowering April

Hardiness -25°C

**Plum Tree Bleue de Belgique in 10L Pot – Prunus domestica 'Bleue de Belgique'**

Main asset of the plant

This 'Bleue de Belgique' plum tree in a 10L pot is a traditional Belgian cultivar, well-known for its abundant blue fruits with golden flesh, rich in juice and flavour. Grown in a pot for flexible planting, it is perfect for family orchards or home gardens.

Origin and background

Origin: Belgium
Botanical family: Rosaceae
Trait: Heritage fruit tree, reliable and productive

Growth habit

Mature height: 3–4 meters (low-stem form)
Width: up to 3 meters
Shape: Open and balanced habit
Foliage: Deciduous, bright green
Growth rate: Vigorous with good soil
Cold hardiness: Down to -25 °C

Flowers and fruit

Flowering: April
Fruit: Oblong blue plums, with a natural bloom, and golden yellow flesh, juicy and slightly tart
Harvest: August to early September
Shelf life: Short when fresh; perfect for jam, desserts, or drying

Sun and soil

Light: Full sun or warm semi-shade
Soil: Loose, rich and well-drained
pH: Neutral to slightly calcareous

Planting

Can be planted from spring to autumn, outside frost.

Dig a hole twice the size of the pot
Mix soil with compost or orchard soil
Position the tree with the graft above soil, stake it securely
Water thoroughly, apply a thick mulch
The potted root system ensures quick establishment, even in challenging ground.

Watering

Year 1: Water regularly
Afterwards: Drought-tolerant, water in extreme heat

Pruning and maintenance

Light shaping and winter pruning maintain an open structure and encourage fruiting

Rootstock

Grafted onto Saint-Julien for vigour and adaptability

Garden uses

Suitable for small orchards, edible hedges, or gardens with limited space

Culinary use

Enjoyed fresh, or cooked into cakes, clafoutis, compotes, or jam – a full-flavoured, versatile plum

Diseases and care

Low susceptibility, occasional aphids possible
Care tips: mulch, airy pruning, natural plant sprays

Growing advice

Sunny location, avoid wet soil, mulch during dry periods

Pollination

Partially self-fertile, but more productive when planted near compatible plums (e.g. ‘Reine Claude Dorée’, Reine-claude d’Oullins, Mirabelle de Nancy, Victoria)

This potted ‘Bleue de Belgique’ plum is ideal for gardeners seeking traditional flavour and easy planting. Hardy, fruit-bearing and fragrant – it's the perfect fit for today's edible gardens.

Features

Common name : Plum tree Bleue de Belgique
Family : Rosaceae
Category : grafted low stem fruit tree
Spread : 3 m
Foliage : deciduous
Fruit : Large, elongated plum, matte blue, golden flesh, tender, juicy, with a sweet taste with tangy notes
Harvest : Between mid-August and early September
Use : isolated - orchard
Soil : neutral
Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
Possible diseases : Rust disease
rootstock : Saint Julien A
Pollinator : Reine-claude d’Oullins, Mirabelle de Nancy, Victoria