This tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required.
Blue Tit is a relatively recent introduction and already popular as a garden tree. Blue Tit is a quality dessert Plum with a fine yellow sweet flesh.
Blue Tit plum tree – season
This variety ripens fairly early, from the first week in August.
Blue Tit Plum – appearance & flavour
Medium sized to large deep blue-purple, inside golden yellow and juicy. Fine, sweet flavour.
Blue Tit Plum – pollination
Self fertile so requires no pollinator and is itself a good pollinator for other varieties.