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Dittisham Ploughman plum trees

Prunus domestica
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  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3

Dittisham Ploughman is a traditional plum which is found growing around the Dart estuary in southern Devon. The dull red plums are particularly good for jam-making.,

Although this variety may well have been a favourite of agricultural workers in south Devon, it is also possible it has a German origin and that "ploughman" is actually an anglicisation of the German word for plum - "pflaumen".


Dittisham Ploughman plum trees for sale

Bare-root

  • BR11-year bare-root tree St. Julien rootstock £34.95
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
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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

Dittisham Ploughman seems to be quite disease resistant, and is a good choice for mild wet climates which tend to foster the fungal and bacterial infections.

Dittisham Ploughman characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climatesWarm climates

Using

  • Picking seasonLate
  • CroppingGood
  • Keeping (of fruit)1 week
  • Food usesCulinaryDual purpose

Problems

  • Disease resistanceAverage

Identification

  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Blossom colourWhite
  • Fruit colourRed

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