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Plum trees Reeves | |
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A high-quality English dual-purpose plum, similar to Victoria but with an improved flavour for eating fresh. | |
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Growing
Plum trees Reeves | |
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Gardening skill | Average |
Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
Flowering group | 3 |
Pollinating others | Average |
Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
Plum trees Reeves | |
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Picking season | Mid |
Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week |
Cropping | Light |
Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
Plum trees Reeves | |
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Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
Plum trees Reeves | |
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Country of origin | Canada |
Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
Blossom colour | White |
Fruit colour | Red - dark |
Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |
Awards | RHS AGM (former) |