Prunus domestica 'Belle de Louvain' – Prunus domestica 'Belle de Louvain'

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Prunus domestica 'Belle de Louvain' – Prunus domestica 'Belle de Louvain'

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Belle de Louvain' is a strong-growing plum tree with a slightly erratic, semi-open crown of 6-8 m in height. Initially the tree grows quite steeply upwards, but after a few years the crown becomes rounded. The tree flowers in April with white-pink blossom. Belle de Louvain' is not self-pollinating, which means that a tree of another plum variety should be nearby for good fruit bearing. Preferably, 'Opal', 'Reine Claude d'Althan' or 'Victoria' are used for this purpose. The plums of 'Belle de Louvain' are very large, slightly elongated and red-blue in colour. The flesh is yellow-green, fairly firm and juicy. The flavour is somewhat bland and not very strong. The plums are ready for picking in the second half of August. They are traditionally used mainly to make jelly and jam. Fruit bearing has alternating years, so annual rich fruiting is not guaranteed.
'Belle de Louvain' was found by the Belgian nurseryman Mons in Leuven, around 1840. Hardiness zone 6.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, pink, flowers in April
Fruits
edible fruits, red, purple/brown, 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, clearstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear 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 'Belle de Louvain'

Prunus domestica 'Belle de Louvain' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus domestica 'Belle de Louvain' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus domestica 'Belle de Louvain' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus domestica 'Belle de Louvain' 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 'Belle de Louvain' blooms in april.
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