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Merton Gem
A heavy cropping red dual purpose plum similar to Victoria.
Origin: London UK, 1923
Pollination: Merton Gem is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator. 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.
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History and description of Merton Gem
Merton Gem was raised by M B Crane at the John Innes Institute, Merton, London in 1923 from a cross between Coe's Violet and Victoria. Not named until 1965.Medium large, oval-oblong fruit. Red, bloomy skin. Yellow, very juicy flesh. Good rich flavour. Clinging stone.
Moderately vigorous somewhat pendulous tree. Heavy regular cropper.
Characteristics of Merton Gem plum and gage trees
| Use | Dual Cul & Des |
| Colour | Red |
| Flavour | Sweet |
| Fruit size | Medium |
| Picking time | |
| Season of use | Sep |
| Tree vigour | Moderate |
| Tree habit | Upright-spreading |
| Fruit-bearing | |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Disease resistance | Silver Leaf - Resistant |
| Pollination date | 21 |
| Pollination group | C |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollinators | Pollination partners |
| Parentage | Victoria |
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