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Queen's Crown plum trees

Prunus domestica
Queen's Crown plums
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Queen's Crown is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3

Queen's Crown is an attractive dusky red plum, which turns more purple as it ripens.

It can be eaten fresh, and has a sweet rich flavour. It is also a good culinary plum if picked slightly under-ripe.

Queen's Crown plum trees for sale

Bare-root

  • BR11-year bare-root tree St. Julien rootstock £44.50
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
  • BR21-year bare-root tree Brompton rootstock £41.25
    Very large tree (4m-7m 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.

History

The origins of Queen's Crown are not certain, but it originates from the area around Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire. It may be related to an older red plum called Denbigh.


Queen's Crown characteristics

Growing

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

Using

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

Problems

  • Disease resistanceGood
  • Bacterial cankerSome resistance

Identification

  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Period of origin1900 - 1949
  • Blossom colourWhite
  • Fruit colourOrange / Red
  • Flesh colourGolden / Yellow

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