Plum Czar

Bred in Hertfordshire in the 1870s, Plum Czar is primarily a culinary plum, but can also be eaten raw when fully ripe. Thrives even in northern areas, areas of heavy rainfall, and northern aspects. Medium-sized to large, deep purple fruit with tart, yellow-orange flesh, juicier and sweeter when fully ripe. Compact, attractive tree; reliable, heavy cropper. Large, frost resistant blossom. Partially self-fertile but will crop better if cross-pollinated. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any reasonably well drained
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Pick: Late August
Keep: 1-3 days; 2 weeks if refrigerated
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Partially self-fertile. Pollination Group 3
Uses: Cooking and preserving; also eating

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