Name: Plum Wickson Tree
SKU: FRUIT0001-5WS
Availability: OutOfStock

Plum Wickson Tree

R315.00

Plum Wickson Tree

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Every plant grows differently and it is not possible to give an absolute size indication.

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Description

🌳 Plum ‘Wickson’ Tree

Botanical Name: Prunus salicina ‘Wickson’ Common Name: Wickson Japanese Plum

🍈 Fruit Description: Produces large, heart-shaped plums with a greenish-yellow skin and translucent, honey-sweet flesh. Minimal tartness makes it ideal for fresh eating, preserves, or desserts.

🌸 Flowering & Pollination:

Blooms in early spring with delicate white blossoms.
Requires cross-pollination with another Japanese plum (e.g. Santa Rosa) for optimal fruit set.

🌞 Light & Position:

Full sun is essential for fruiting and healthy growth.
Choose a sheltered spot to protect from strong winds.

🌱 Soil & Planting:

Prefers slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5).
Enrich planting hole with acid compost to adjust pH and improve drainage.

💧 Watering:

Keep soil consistently moist during establishment.
Mature trees are drought-tolerant but benefit from deep weekly watering during dry spells.

🌿 Growth Habit:

Grows up to 5 metres tall with a spreading canopy.
Ideal for medium to large gardens or orchard-style plantings.

✂️ Pruning:

Prune in winter dormancy to maintain an open, vase-shaped structure.
Light summer pruning improves airflow and light penetration.

🌡 Hardiness:

Frost-hardy, but avoid planting in areas with severe frost pockets.
Not suitable for warm winter climates without sufficient chill hours.

🌼 Uses:

Excellent for home orchards, edible landscapes, or as a feature tree in productive gardens.
Pairs beautifully with other deciduous fruit trees or flowering companions like Lavandula dentata.