Prunus domestica 'President' – Prunus domestica 'President'

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Prunus domestica 'President' – Prunus domestica 'President'

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'President' is a fairly strong-growing tree with a bushy, slightly jagged, round, semi-open crown of 4-6 m in height. The stem branches initially grow quite steeply upwards. The tree flowers in the second half of April with lightly scented, white to whitish-pink blossoms. 'President' is a self-pollinating variety, so there is no need to plant a plum tree of another variety in the vicinity. The plums of 'President' are very large, flattened ovoid and reddish-blue to purplish-red in colour. The flesh is greenish-yellow, juicy, not very strong in flavour. 'President' is one of the last ripening plums, they are not ready for picking until around late September-early October, although they colour earlier. They are suitable for immediate consumption, but can be stored for a relatively long time.
'President' originated in the early 20th century and was marketed by Rivers Nurseries in Sawbridgeworth. Hardiness zone 6.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
Availability
Multi-stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
4-6 m
Width
4-5m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
white-pink, slightly fragrant, flowers in April
Fruits
edible fruits, red, blue
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink white average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Prunus domestica 'President'

Prunus domestica 'President' can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus domestica 'President' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus domestica 'President' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus domestica 'President' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus domestica 'President' blooms in march, april.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.