'Reine Claude Verte' is a plum tree with a slightly jagged, round, semi-open crown of 4-6 m in height. As a young tree, ascending stem branches are formed, later the tree widens. The tree flowers around mid-April to early May with lightly scented, white flowers. 'Reine Claude Verte' is not a self-pollinating variety, which means that a plum tree of another variety should always be planted in the vicinity. Preferably, 'Belle de Louvain', 'Opal', 'Reine Claude d'Althan' or 'Victoria' are used for this purpose. The plums of 'Reine Claude Verte' are small, round and light green in colour. The flesh is light green-yellow, very juicy yet fleshy. It has an aromatic honey-sweet flavour. The plums are ready for picking in August. They are great for direct consumption, for making purée or juicing. Hardiness zone 6.
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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, clearstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit treeClear stem treeclay soilloamy soilsandy soiltolerates no pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)2nd size, between 6 and 12 metreshalf-open crowngreenwhiteaverage growingvaluable for bees (honey plant)non-toxic (usually)Capricious growingOrnamental fruitFragrant flowersEdible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Prunus domestica 'Reine Claude Verte'
Prunus domestica 'Reine Claude Verte' can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Prunus domestica 'Reine Claude Verte' 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 'Reine Claude Verte' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus domestica 'Reine Claude Verte' 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 'Reine Claude Verte' blooms in april, may.