Reeves

Reeves is a heavy cropping, large and attractive red dual purpose plum

Origin: Canada, 1940

Pollination: Reeves is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Reeves 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 Reeves

Reeves pum was found by A Reeves of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada and introduced c 1940.

It is a large, round, with pale reddish purple purple fruit. It has firm yellow flesh and a free stone. Good flavoured. Although traditionally regarded as a culinary plum it is also good as a dessert plum. Heavy cropper.

Characteristics of Reeves plum and gage trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour	Red
Flavour
Fruit size	Large
Picking time
Season of use	M Aug
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping	Heavy
Pollination date	21
Pollination group	C
Self-fertility	Self-sterile
Pollinators	Pollination partners