Jubileum

A modern plum variety similar to a Victoria but much larger fruit and slightly earlier season.

Origin: Sweden, 1985

Pollination: Jubileum is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop. Pollination partners

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History and description of Jubileum

Jubileum, also known as Julbilee, plum is a modern variety bred in Sweden in 1985. It is quite similar to and regarded as a modern alternative to Victoria. It is now grown commercially in the UK and has become a well established garden variety.

The fruit is attractive, large and oval in shape. It is larger, has darker skin and ripens at least ten days earlier than Victoria. The skin is dark red turning purple when fully ripe. The yellow flesh is firm but juicy with a good sweet flavour. Jubileum can be used both for eating fresh and cooking. The stone is free making it easy to remove the stones for culinary uses such as jam, pies or stewing.

The tree is upright with moderate vigour. It crops well but does not overcrop like Victoria. It is self-fertile and will crop well even if grown on its own. Bred in Sweden it is a suitable for cooler climates. Well worth considering as an alterative to Victoria.

Characteristics of Jubileum plum and gage trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour	Red
Flavour	Sweet
Fruit size	Large
Picking time
Season of use	Aug
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date	24
Pollination group	D
Self-fertility	Self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners