Prunus Domestica 'Opal'
Plum Tree 'Opal'
Prunus Domestica - Plum Tree - is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Some varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) and some require a second variety tree as a pollinator. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer. Plum 'Opal' bears a good crop of small, yellow skinned dessert fruits with an attractive red flush in mid Summer. The golden, well-flavoured flesh is easily separated from the stone. It is self-fertile - which means it doesn't require a pollinating partner - but the crop would benefit from having a pollinating partner (another plum variety that flowers at the same time).
Contributed by @abbirose
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Plum Tree 'Opal'
Latin name
Prunus Domestica 'Opal'
type
Fruiting tree
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
5.00 M
6.00 M
Prunus Domestica 'Opal'
Prunus Domestica - Plum Tree - is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Some varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) and some require a second variety tree as a pollinator. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer. Plum 'Opal' bears a good crop of small, yellow skinned dessert fruits with an attractive red flush in mid Summer. The golden, well-flavoured flesh is easily separated from the stone. It is self-fertile - which means it doesn't require a pollinating partner - but the crop would benefit from having a pollinating partner (another plum variety that flowers at the same time).
Flowering
From Late Winter TO Mid Spring
Although plum trees are frost hardy, the flowers - essential for fruiting - are very susceptible to frost. If frost is threatened during the flowering period, protect the flowers with horticultural fleece.
Planting
From Late Autumn TO Mid Winter
Plant plum trees in the dormant season, in a sheltered position where the tree will get plenty of sunshine. Dig a large hole, and put a good amount of organic material in the bottom of the hole to help with drainage.
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