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Curlew

A blue mid season cooking plum with bright orange flesh

Origin: Hertfordshire UK, 1875

Pollination: Curlew is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator.Find pollination partners >

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Curlew plum and gage trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenPixySemi-dwarfing £28.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenWA-VITSemi-dwarfing £28.00
< 5 in stock

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History and description of Curlew

Raised by Thomas Rivers, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, UK in 1875 and first introduced in 1886.

Medium-large, blue-black, bloomy fruit. Bright orange flesh, with good flavour. Clinging stone. Suitable for cooking and eating.

Vigorous tree with long downy shoots. Blossom opens well before leaves.

Characteristics of Curlew plum and gage trees

UseCulinary
ColourBlue
Flavour
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking time
Season of useM Aug
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date20
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ProgenyOlympia
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