This rare specimen offers green-thumbed shoppers the chance to grow two varieties of plums on the same tree, as it comes from the ‘one of only nursery in the UK’ breeding this unique tree
Gardening Express has proclaimed itself one of the only nurseries in the country producing these two-in-one specimens, or Duo trees, that offer shoppers the chance to score two fruit trees in one showstopping plant.
This variant in particular grows two contrasting types of plums, which not only gives growers the chance to indulge in two different plum varieties from the same tree, but also creates an eye-catching display in any garden or patio.
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This duo plum tree allows you to grow two different varieties of fruit in the minimum of space. Grafted onto special rootstocks, these trees will always remain compact, reaching around 8-10ft at maturity. This means that your fruit will always be in easy reach to pick, and the trees will remain manageable and suited to any space, especially smaller allotments or in planters on patios.
With the duo fruit tree, there is sure to be a flavour to suit all tastes. This tree yields two varieties that are grafted onto one tree. What’s more, they can cross-pollinate each other, making the tree entirely self-fertile with no need to plant extra trees to help pollinate. Supplied as a well-established plant and pot-grown, these trees are up to 180cms tall on delivery, and touted as very strong and sturdy.
If you have limited space but have always wanted to grow several different fruit varieties, this duo tree is perfect. Each tree produces good yields of delicious fruits.
This duo fruit tree is ready to be planted directly into the garden or potted in a stylish planter and placed in your courtyard or on your patio as soon as it arrives. What’s more, depending on the season in which you place your order, these trees may be ready to start producing fruit as soon as you get them.
These trees retail for £79.99 and produce Black Amber and Golden Japan plums from the same plant.
Similar variations are available elsewhere, as Thompson & Morgan or Suttons offer this smaller Plum Duo Family Tree for £39.99. If you’re keeping to a smaller budget, J.Parker’s stocks this Plum Duo Tree for £29.99.