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CzarRivers' famous plum. |
| First Reported | ~1871 |
| Location | Sawbridgeworth |
| Use | Dual |
| Appearance | Blue/black/purple |
| Blossoms | March |
| Crops | August |
The Czar is possibly the most well-known of the 30 varieties of plum which have been named so far in Rivers Orchard. It is named in honour of the Russian Emperor (Czar) Nicholas II who visited England in May 1874.
The Czar is a cross between Prince Englebert and Early Prolific and was raised by Thomas Rivers of Sawbridgeworth some years before the Russian Czar's state visit; perhaps in 1871.
It became a very popular plum commercially in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. It is a medium, free-stoned fruit, blue/black/purple- skinned with yellowish green flesh which is pleasantly acidic. Excellent for jam making and is a "tangy" eater.
External Sites with Further Information
Orange Pippin Victoria Nursery
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