Reine Claude d'Althan Plum
Reine Claude d'Althan is one of the finest dessert plum varieties, developed in France.
Reine Claude d'Althan Plum is a wonderful French fruit-bearing plant that has won the hearts of gardeners thanks to the incredible delicacy of its fruits. This variety belongs to the group of Reine Claudes, legendary dessert plums bred in France several centuries ago. If you are looking for a tree that annually produces tasty and aromatic fruits without excessive fuss, this plum is an excellent choice for a Ukrainian garden.
The tree is characterised by an elegant crown shape and abundant flowering in April to May with tiny pink blossoms that develop into large, rounded fruits with burgundy-pink skin. The plum's flesh is truly honey-sweet and juicy—which is precisely why desserts made from 'Reine Claude d'Althan' receive the highest praise at the family table. The variety is undemanding and grows calmly in temperate climate conditions, making it ideal for central, southern and western regions of Ukraine.
In the garden, 'Reine Claude d'Althan' looks wonderful alongside apple trees, sweet cherries and apricots—such a combination is not only aesthetic but also practical. The tree does not require intensive care: regular but moderate watering during fruit development, spring feeding with nitrogen and autumn feeding with phosphorus is all that is needed. Remove diseased and overcrowded branches, whitewash the trunk—and your plum will remain healthy and generous with its harvest.
The history of this variety is rich with legends: it is said that its name derives from that of a French queen. But regardless of its romantic biography, 'Reine Claude d'Althan' deserves a place in every garden, as it offers not only practical abundance but also genuine satisfaction from growing such a distinctive and generous fruit.
Reine Claude d'Althan Plum — planting & location
Large pink-burgundy plum with honeyed, sweet flesh
How to water Reine Claude d'Althan Plum
Regular watering during fruit development
Fertilizing and pruning: Reine Claude d'Althan Plum
Thin the crown and remove diseased branches