Prunus domestica 'The Czar' - 2 YR BUSH

Bulletpoints
* sweet and sour in flavour

Growth habit
Plum 'The Czar' is an upright-growing small tree that can reach a height of 2.5 - 4.5 metres and a width of 2 - 3 metres.

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
- Fertilise: 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.

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

fruit
The purple, large drupes have a sweet and sour flavour. The flesh of these round drupes is easy to stone. Ripen from the end of July.

Use
Eating, fresh consumption