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Belle de Louvain plum trees

Prunus domestica
Belle de Louvain plums
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Belle de Louvain is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Mid
  • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3

Belle de Louvain plums are very large, oval-shaped, and dark red, becoming purple when fully ripe.

Belle de Louvain is primarily a culinary plum, with a sweet-sharp plum flavour when cooked. The flesh is also fairly dry, which is useful in recipes where the surrounding pastry or cake mix must not be diluted with excess liquid.

The tree is strong and healthy, crops heavily, and is suitable for a wide range of situations.

Belle de Louvain plum trees for sale

Bare-root

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Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

Growing and Training

Belle de Louvain is a useful plum tree for difficult situations. Its flowers are frost-resistant, and it can tolerate shade and cool summer conditions (including north-facing walls) whilst still producing a good crop.

History

Belgium, 19th century.


Belle de Louvain characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climates

Using

  • Picking seasonMid
  • CroppingHeavy
  • Keeping (of fruit)1-3 days
  • Food usesCulinary

Problems

  • Disease resistanceGood

Identification

  • Country of originBelgium
  • Period of origin1800 - 1849
  • Blossom colourWhite
  • Fruit colourPurple

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.