The Prunus domestica 'Victoria', widely known as the Victoria Plum Tree, is the most famous and widely grown plum variety in the UK. First discovered in Sussex in the 19th century, it remains a firm favourite thanks to its heavy crops of large, oval fruits with golden-yellow flesh and a sweet, juicy flavour. Victoria is a versatile variety, excellent for eating fresh, cooking, making jams, or freezing. Self-fertile, reliable, and highly productive, it is the perfect choice for gardens, allotments, and orchards alike.
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Key Features
UK Favourite – The most widely grown plum variety in Britain.
Heavy Crops – Produces abundant fruit year after year.
Self-Fertile – Reliable harvests without a pollination partner.
Versatile Fruit – Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, preserving, or freezing.
Attractive Fruits – Golden-yellow flesh with red to purple skins.
Historic Variety – A classic English plum with 19th-century origins.
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Prunus domestica 'Victoria' | Plum Tree
Specification Details Botanical Name Prunus domestica 'Victoria' Common Names Victoria Plum Family Rosaceae Origin UK, 19th century Fertility Self-fertile Pollination Group 3 (flowers mid-season, compatible with Groups 2–4) Uses Eating fresh, cooking, jam-making, freezing Harvest Time August – early September 🔗 Learn More About the Rosaceae Family
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I searched the local garden centres for this tre and none had what I wanted.
However Bowhayes seemed to have the ideal tree even though they are nearly 300 miles from home.
The price was what I was expecting to pay so I ordered it.
The tree when it came was perfectly packed and completely protected completely encased in cardboard.
When removed and planted in the garden it is the perfect shape and height that I wanted.
It's condition was also perfect with no damaged branches.
Three weeks later.