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Product Description
An attractive English variety of Plum, 'Early River's' is easy to grow and provides purple-brown oval fruit amid deciduous green foliage. A heavy crop of delicious fruit develops in July and can be eaten fresh or used in desserts, jams or preserves. During the spring, beautiful white blossom grows, creating a magnificent feature and attracts birds and butterflies into the garden. 'Early River's' is self-fertile but will generate a higher crop if there are other pollinators nearby. Two-year-old bare root trees supplied. Grafted onto St Julien root stock, which is not strictly dwarf, which no Plum is, but is easily manageable. Two-year-old bare root trees supplied.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 400 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 325 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 400 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Make sure the roots are planted in well prepared soil, with enough room to develop. |
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| Soil Type | Moderately fertile, well drained soil and non acid soil |
Growing at a glance…
Young trees must be watered thoroughly and sprinkle with fertilizer each spring. You can also mulch in April with rotted manure or compost around the base of the trunk. They should be planted in well sheltered locations. They will blossom and flower in Spring and fruit is normally ready to be picked throughout Autumn.Fruit trees are suitable for planting in most types of moderately fertile, well drained soil, although they do not like acid soil. If possible prepare the ground some time in advance of planting. Open out holes and plant with enough space toaccommodate the roots without cramping them. Plant in a sunny location as they do not prosper too well in the shade. Make sure that you plant with a stake, as this will be needed for at least five years to help support the tree.