Development of new plum varieties has lagged behind that of apples and cherries, but Avalon is an excellent example of how growers are starting to improve on the traditional English Victoria plum. Avalon is a Victoria-style plum, with a good strong sweet plum flavour.
Avalon plum identification images
All images copyright Orange Pippin unless otherwise stated.
USDA identification images for Avalon
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 09 Jul 2017 WA., United StatesWhere can I get an Avalon plum tree. I live in Castle Rock Washington
- 17 Aug 2014 SUFFOLK, United KingdomAbsolutely amazing crop in only its second season. Huge to say the least and the flavour is to die for. Says it all.
Tree register
United Kingdom
- Alex in Scourie, SUTHERLAND
- Amy Shoesmith in Cardiff, WALES
- Billy Auger in Hopton Wafers, SHROPSHIRE
- Dr Judith Youngson in Northwich, CHESHIRE
- Geoff Jones in TRURO, CORNWALL
- Jean Lippett in Martock, SOMERSET
- Joy in Bristol, BRISTOL
- Mrs Stephanie Bond in Stourton Caundle, DORSET
- Richard Vigus in St Osyth, ESSEX
- Robert Bent in LONDON, MIDDLESEX
- Roy Stephenson in Shiremoor, Newcastle, TYNE AND WEAR
- Tv15 in Basingstoke,
Origins
- Species: Prunus domestica - European plum
- Parentage: Reeves seedling
- Originates from: United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1989
- Developed by: East Malling Research
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Purple
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Best sellers
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Food uses: Culinary
- Picking period: mid-August
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 2
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Vigorous
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Avalon plum trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Avalon plum trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Avalon:
United Kingdom
England - midlands
- The Vyne, Basingstoke