Plum - Angelina

Common Name:
Angelina Plum

Description:
The Angelina plum (Prunus domestica 'Angelina') is a highly regarded European plum variety known for its dark purple skin and rich, sweet flavour. The fruit is medium-sized with firm, juicy golden-yellow flesh that develops an intense sweetness when fully ripe. This late-season variety is excellent for fresh eating, drying, and jam-making. The tree is a vigorous grower with an upright habit, producing white blossoms in spring that attract pollinators. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring a moderate amount of winter chill for optimal fruiting. While partially self-fertile, Angelina benefits from cross-pollination with other European plum varieties for a more abundant harvest.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–5m (can be pruned smaller)
• Width: 3–4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Edible Fruit
• Partially Self-Pollinating (benefits from a pollinator)
• Suitable for Espalier
• Suitable for Pots (when grown as a dwarf variety)
• Bee Attracting
• Heavy Fruiting Variety
• Excellent for Fresh Eating and Preserves

Toxicity:

• Leaves, seeds, and pits contain cyanogenic compounds and should not be consumed

Companion Plants:

• Other European plum varieties (Damson, Greengage) for cross-pollination
• Peaches and nectarines (similar growing conditions)
• Lavender (attracts pollinators)
• Borage (improves fruit set)
• Marigolds (helps deter pests)