Herman

A very early self-fertile dual purpose plum similar to Czar but with much improved flavour

Origin: Sweden, 1972

Pollination: Herman is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.Find pollination partners >

British-grown All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. More ...

Herman 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.

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	VVA-1Dwarfing	£27.00	< 5 in stock
Maiden	AdaptabilSemi-vigorous	£26.00	< 5 in stock

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

Orders placed now will be delivered in the winter 2025/26 planting season.

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History and description of Herman

Raised from a cross between Czar and Ruth Gerstetter at Balsgard Fruit Breeding Station in Sweden and first reported in 1972.

Medium sized, blue-violet plum similar in appearance to a Czar. Both earlier and better flavoured than Czar. Free stone. An excellent self-fertile dual purpose plum.

Characteristics of Herman plum and gage trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour	Blue
Flavour
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time
Season of use	M July
Tree vigour
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Suitable for	Northern Britain
Pollination date	0
Pollination group	B
Self-fertility	Self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners
Parentage	Czar Ruth Gerstetter