Plum 'Ariel'

'Ariel' is a high-quality dessert plum that has gained popularity for its reliable cropping and excellent flavour profile. It produces large, oval fruits with a reddish-purple skin and a light bloom. The golden flesh is incredibly sweet, juicy, and firm, providing a satisfying texture for fresh eating. Its harvest season usually falls in late August or early September, bridging the gap between mid-season and late-season plums. The tree is moderately vigorous and tends to produce a good, regular crop. One of its standout features is its resilience and overall health in the UK climate. While it is partially self-fertile, yields are greatly improved by having a pollination partner. The delicate white spring blossoms are attractive to bees. 'Ariel' prefers a sunny, sheltered location to ripen its fruit to perfection and thrives in a range of garden soils, provided they are well-drained but moisture-retentive. It is hardy to H6.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Moist but well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Apr.