Spring 2024
Keepers NurseryThe UK's largest range of Fruit Trees
Tel. 01622 326465

Sanctus Hubertus



Large blue dual purpose plum

Origin: Belgium, 1966

Pollination: Sanctus Hubertus is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

Sanctus Hubertus plum and gage trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenAdaptabilSemi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenBromptonVery vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Sanctus Hubertus

Raised by E Swerts, Grimmerlingen, Belgium from a cross between Mater Dolorosa and Rivers Early Prolific and introduced by N V Frugorex in 1966.

Large, oval, purple or blue fruit.

Characteristics of Sanctus Hubertus plum and gage trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourBlue
Flavour
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking time
Season of useE Aug
Tree vigour
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date0
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageRivers Early Prolific