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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.  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.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenBromptonVery vigorous £26.50 Sold-out

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.

Sorry we have sold out of this variety for this season.

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

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourRed
Flavour
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking time
Season of useM Aug
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
CroppingHeavy
Pollination date21
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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