Prunus domestica 'Stanley' (PLUM)

Description: Common name: Plum ?Stanley?. Deep violet blue skin, orange yellow flesh. Self fertile

Uses: Eating Plum

Climate/Position: A warm and sheltered sunny site is best for most top fruit, but this variety can be grown in colder positions

Height/Spread: Depends on rootstock used, but may get to 4 metres

Soil Requirements: Best grown in soils that do not dry out, as this can affect fruit development

Pruning: In summer from June onwards to avoid Silver Leaf

Special Requirements: Late flowering so blossom rarely affected by frost

Additional Interest: A good variety for growing in colder parts of the UK