Patio Opal 1 x Espalier Tree

Heavy-cropping and self-fertile plum variety Produces red-flushed fruits with sweet golden-yellow flesh Fan-trained for growing against walls or fences Beautiful white blossom that attracts pollinators Plum ‘Opal’ is a dependable and heavy-cropping variety that delivers generous harvests of red-blushed fruits with golden-yellow, juicy flesh. Ripening in late summer, the fruits are sweet, aromatic, and perfect for eating fresh or using in cooking. The tree is covered in delicate white blossom each spring, drawing bees and pollinators to the garden. This compact, fan-trained plum tree is ideal for smaller gardens, patios, or for creating a striking feature against a sunny wall or fence. Self-fertile and easy to grow, ‘Opal’ reliably produces fruit without the need for a pollination partner, making it a great choice for both new and experienced growers alike. Rootstock: St Julien A Flowering Group: FG3 Height at maturity: 3m (10ft) Years to fruit: 2–4 from planting Age at despatch: 1–2 years Supplied as a bare-root, fan-trained specimen