Plum

Dwarf Sugar

Prunus domestica

DESCRIPTION:

It has small elongated oval fruit with deep red skin and very sweet juicy yellow flesh. It is a freestone plum

MATURITY:

Late February (Mid to late season).

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Damson, Prune Robe de Sergeant.
Considered partially self fertile, but benefits from pollinators

COMMENTS:

Big fruit on small trees. Staking support required when young.  An upright spreading tree producing heavy crops. Used for fresh fruit, drying and jam.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.