The Victoria plum, Prunus domestica 'Victoria', is Britain's best known plum variety. It produces heavy crops of delicious, egg-shaped fruits, ideal for use in jams and chutneys as well as eating straight from the tree.
Prunus domestica 'Victoria' tends to be grafted on to a semi-dwarfing rootstock, which produces a compact tree suitable for small to medium-sized gardens. What's more, Victoria plum tree is self-fertile and so doesn't need a pollination partner to be planted nearby.
For the sweetest, juiciest plums, grow Prunus domestica 'Victoria' in full sun and well-drained soil.
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Prunus ‘Victoria’ and wildlife
Prunus ‘Victoria’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
