Plum tree 'Opal' BIO

Low stem 80cm high - 5 litre pot. The Opal plum tree is a compact, fruitful tree renowned for its delicious, sweet ruby ​​skinned plums with golden yellow fruit. The Opal is an early variety, ripening in August, with an excellent flavour and juicy flesh. This tree grows well in well-drained, fertile soil and requires a sunny, warm location to perform at its best. Prune in winter to maintain an open crown and promote good air circulation. Opal plum trees are self-pollinating but can benefit from cross-pollination with other plum varieties for a higher yield. Ideal for smaller gardens and orchards.

Low stem means that the tree is grafted onto a slow growing rootstock, which means that the trees bear fruit faster and grow less tall. The advantages of this are that they are suitable for smaller (vegetable) gardens, so that you can grow more varieties in the same space. It is also handy that you can harvest easily, safely and without a long ladder.

In the fall, the soil is still warm and moist, which means the trees will take root well in the soil. Plants that are planted in the fall have a better developed root system than plants that are planted in the spring. They will also grow better and can better withstand periods of drought. Because the trees are delivered in pots, they can be planted all year round.