Vanier plum tree

Vanier japanese plums for sale

Pre-order for delivery in spring 2027

• 1Semi-dwarf, 1-year bare-root tree $41.95

  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  Semi-dwarf rootstock
  

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• 2Full-size, 1-year bare-root tree $41.95

  Mature height: 16ft-24ft after 10 years
  Vigorous rootstock
  

  Out of stock
  

All about Vanier plum tree

Vanier is a bright red Japanese plum with firm juicy yellow flesh

Vanier is one of the latest-ripening of the Japanese plums, the plums should be ready in late August to early September. Unusually among plums the flavor improves a week or so after picking.

How to grow

Vanier produces a vigorous upright tree which fruits from an early age.

The tree will readily over-crop, which can lead to branches breaking under the weight of plums. If necessary thin the fruitlets aggressively in June, this will also improve the size of the remaining plums.

The plums ripen over an extended period, which is ideal for the backyard grower.

Vanier is not self-fertile, but is readily pollinated by most other Japanese plums - apart from Early Golden and Shiro.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

Vanier was developed in the 1980s at the Vineland Research Station in Ontario, Canada.

Vanier characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Vanier?Average
• Is Vanier self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is Vanier?1
• Is Vanier good for pollinating others?Good
• What season do you pick Vanier?Late
• UsesEating freshCulinaryDual purpose
• How long can you keep Vanier in a fridge?2-3 weeks
• What is the overall disease resistance of Vanier?Average
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Vanier?Zone 5 (-29C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)
• Where does Vanier originate from?Canada
• When was Vanier first introduced?1950 - 1999
• Flesh colorGolden / Yellow
• Fruit colorRed