Description
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: Belgium
Botanical family: Rosaceae
Trait: Heritage fruit tree, reliable and productive
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
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
Light: Full sun or warm semi-shade
Soil: Loose, rich and well-drained
pH: Neutral to slightly calcareous
Can be planted from spring to autumn, outside frost.
Year 1: Water regularly
Afterwards: Drought-tolerant, water in extreme heat
Light shaping and winter pruning maintain an open structure and encourage fruiting
Grafted onto Saint-Julien for vigour and adaptability
Suitable for small orchards, edible hedges, or gardens with limited space
Enjoyed fresh, or cooked into cakes, clafoutis, compotes, or jam – a full-flavoured, versatile plum
Low susceptibility, occasional aphids possible
Care tips: mulch, airy pruning, natural plant sprays
Sunny location, avoid wet soil, mulch during dry periods
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.
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