Prunus domestica 'Opal' – Prunus domestica 'Opal'

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Prunus domestica 'Opal' – Prunus domestica 'Opal'

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'Opal' is one of the best-known and most widely used plum varieties. It is, especially when young, a strong-growing tree with a bushy, slightly jagged, semi-open crown of 4-6 m in height. The crown is round, although the stem branches initially grow up quite steeply. The tree flowers in April with lightly scented, white blossom. 'Opal' is a self-pollinating variety, but to ensure good fruit bearing at all times, it is best to plant a tree of another plum variety nearby. Preferably, 'Czar' or 'Victoria' is used for this purpose. The plums of 'Opal' are relatively small, ovoid and reddish-blue to purplish-red in colour. The flesh is yellow-green, juicy, aromatic and pleasantly sweet. The plums are ready for picking in late July-early August. They are great for direct consumption or for making purée. It is an easy, good-growing variety that usually produces many plums and is also particularly suitable for use in private gardens. 'Opal' was created in 1946 at the Swedish testing station in Alnarp, from a cross between 'Early Favorite' and 'Reine Claude d'Oullins'. Hardiness zone 6.
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
250/300 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
350/400 multistem
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
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, slightly fragrant, flowers in April
Fruits
edible fruits, red, blue, purple/brown
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 white average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Prunus domestica 'Opal'

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

Prunus domestica 'Opal' 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 'Opal' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus domestica 'Opal' 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 'Opal' blooms in april.
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