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 magnificent French fruit cultivar that has captured the hearts of gardeners worldwide thanks to the remarkable delicacy of its fruits. This variety belongs to the Reine Claude group, legendary dessert plums developed in France several centuries ago. If you are seeking a tree that yields delicious and aromatic fruits year after year without excessive care, this plum is an excellent choice for a Ukrainian garden.
The tree is distinguished by its elegant crown shape and abundant flowering in April and May with delicate pink blossoms, which develop into large, rounded fruits with burgundy-pink skin. The plum flesh is genuinely honey-sweet and juicy—which is why desserts made from this variety receive the highest accolades at the family table. The cultivar is unpretentious and thrives comfortably in temperate climates, making it ideal for the central, southern, and western regions of Ukraine.
In the garden, Reine Claude d'Althan looks splendid alongside apple trees, sweet cherries, and apricots—such companionship is both aesthetically pleasing and practically beneficial. The tree requires no intensive care: regular but moderate watering during fruit development, spring feeding with nitrogen, and autumn feeding with phosphorus is all that is necessary. Remove diseased and overcrowded branches, whitewash the trunk—and your plum tree will remain healthy and generous with its harvest.
The history of this cultivar is rich with legend; 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 provides not only practical abundance but also genuine satisfaction from cultivating such a distinctive and productive 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