Plum ‘Czar’

Plum ‘Czar’ is a superb variety producing large, dark purple-black fruits that can be used in pies and crumbles or eaten fresh if left to fully ripen. Awarded an RHS AGM, it forms an attractive fruit tree with unusually large, white blossom in late spring. The blooms, which are a magnet for pollinating insects, are more frost resistant than some cultivars, making this a good choice for particularly cold locations. The juicy fruits that follow can be harvested from late July to September as they ripen.

• Plum rootstocks:
• VVA1 – Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2m (6′,6″)
• Ferlinane – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8′)
• St. Julien – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14′)

This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner.

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.