Belle de Louvain plum
Belle de Louvain plums are very large, oval-shaped, and dark red, becoming purple when fully ripe. This is primarily a culinary plum, the flesh is not particularly juicy, but reveals its true flavour when cooked.
The tree is strong and healthy, crops heavily, and is suitable for a wide range of situations.
Belle de Louvain plum identification images
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USDA identification images for Belle de Louvain
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
- 03 May 2020 Jenny GreenEAST SUSSEX, United KingdomI adore this plum which makes the finest, darkest jam ever! Always a pleasure to open a jar and spread it on a good slice of white crusty bread.
Tree register
United Kingdom
- Carol Smith-Tavinor in Dorchester, DORSET
- Christopher Davidson in Badrallach, HIGHLANDS
- Claire in LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE
- Sarah.E.Scarlett@Gmail.Com in Auchtermuchty, FIFE
- Simon Pegg in Bellingdon, BUCKS
Spring blossom records for this variety
2012 season
- 15th April 2012 - tree owned by Simon in Bellingdon, United Kingdom
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Origins
- Species: Prunus domestica - European plum
- Originates from: Belgium
- Introduced: 1845
Identification
- Country of origin: Belgium
- Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
- Fruit colour: Purple
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Under-rated
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
- Flavour quality: Good
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Culinary
- Picking period: mid-August
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Average
- Vigour: Vigorous
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Climate
- Frost resistance of blossom: Good resistance
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Belle de Louvain plum trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
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