Plum (Prunus) ‘Herman’ – Wildlife-Friendly Early Plum Tree
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Start your plum season early with the stunning Plum (Prunus) ‘Herman’ – a reliable Swedish variety prized for its vibrant, deep blue-purple fruit and sweet, juicy flavour. One of the first plums to ripen in the season, ‘Herman’ produces generous crops of medium-sized plums, perfect for eating fresh or adding to summer desserts. Please Note: Our Specialist Nursery trees are grown and supplied seasonally. During the summer growing period, deliveries pause while the nursery focuses on nurturing the next season’s stock. Orders placed after 1 June may therefore be held for delivery from August onwards.
In early spring, its profuse white blossom provides an important nectar source for bees and hoverflies when few other trees are flowering. The dense summer foliage also offers shelter for small birds and beneficial insects, supporting a healthy, balanced garden ecosystem, Supplied in a 12 litre container.
Joel says: “‘Herman’ is a brilliant early plum – reliable, colourful and delicious straight off the tree. The blossom arrives when pollinators really need it, and the fruit kicks off plum season in style. One for every wildlife orchard!”. More info below:
Prunus domestica ‘Herman’ is one of the earliest plums to ripen in the UK, producing generous crops of dark red-purple fruit from mid to late July. If you’re eager for that first orchard harvest of the season, ‘Herman’ rarely disappoints.
In spring, the tree is covered in white blossom, providing a valuable early nectar source for bees and other pollinators. As summer advances, richly coloured plums develop – sweet, juicy, and excellent eaten fresh straight from the tree.
‘Herman’ is partially self-fertile and known for its reliability, making it a strong choice for wildlife-friendly gardens and home orchards. Like all plum trees, it contributes to biodiversity through blossom, fruit, and the sheltered canopy it forms over time.
Best planted in full sun in moist but well-drained soil.
Supplied as an established tree in a 12 litre container.
Eventual size: approx. 3–4m tall and wide (depending on rootstock and pruning).
A wonderfully productive early plum that brings both wildlife value and summer flavour.
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