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Plum tree

joysmith2kukowLV0eMIjoysmith2kukowLV0eMI Posts: 2
in Fruit & veg
My Victoria plum tree , approx 10 years old has started to produce small red plums on one side as well as Victoria plums on the other half. Does anyone know why this is happening ??

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Hello @joysmith2kukowLV0eMI and welcome to the forum 😊 

    I suspect that the side with the small red plums comes from a shoot originating from the rootstock below the graft. If you show us a clear photo of the tree including the trunk down
     to the ground will should be able to confirm that for you, or not, as the case may be.  😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • joysmith2kukowLV0eMIjoysmith2kukowLV0eMI Posts: 2
    Thanks for your prompt reply.That was what we thought might be happening. They all taste good so not really a concern. Happy gardening 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited August 2023
    Well that’s certainly a silver lining 😊 
    Just be aware that the side from the rootstock is likely to be more vigorous and may need controlling to prevent it swamping the Victoria. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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