Prunus domestica 'The Czar' - 2 YR BUSH

Description
The Plum 'The Czar' (Prunus domestica) produces purple, large, stone-soluble fruit. They are round and have a sweet and sour flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from the end of July. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright growth, the Plum 'The Czar' grows to around 4.5 m high and 3 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * attractive yellow autumn colouring * cannot be planted over, can be partially planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Plum 'The Czar' are medium green, egg-shaped. Plum 'The Czar' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Plum 'The Czar' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Prunus domestica 'The Czar' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilising: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to November - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Fruiting varieties
This plant is not self-fertile and needs support to produce fruit. The following plants are recommended as good pollinator varieties: - Prunus domestica subsp. domestica 'Bühler Frühzwetschke' - Prunus domestica subsp. domestica 'Zimmers Frühzwetsche'.

Flower
Prunus domestica 'The Czar' forms white flowers from March.

Fruit
Prunus domestica 'The Czar' forms purple, round fruits.

Use
Consumption, fresh consumption