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Looking for a high-yielding, flavour-packed fruit tree for your backyard or orchard? Our Black Doris plum tree for sale is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners and fruit enthusiasts. Known for its deep purple-black skin and juicy, dark red flesh, the Black Doris plum is celebrated for its sweet yet tangy flavour—perfect for eating fresh, bottling, making preserves, and baking delectable desserts. If you’re seeking a plum that’s both ornamental and incredibly productive, the Black Doris plum is an excellent choice for your edible garden.

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The 'Black Doris' Plum is a popular variety that produces large and firm, purple-black fruit. The flesh is dark red, sweet, and juicy. White blossoms adorn the tree in spring and give rise to the fruit in summer. This deciduous tree grows with an upright habit, reaching approximately 5 m in height and 4 m in width, and performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. The 'Black Doris' plum is commonly grown for fruit production and makes for a lovely specimen. It does not require another variety to be planted nearby to produce fruit.

Black Doris' plums.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Fruit Trees
  • Height:
    5.00 m
  • Spread:
    4.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
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Why Plant a Black Doris Plum Tree?

The Black Doris plum tree flourishes in New Zealand’s climate, with vigorous growth and reliable crops each summer. This self-fertile variety is easy to establish and requires minimal maintenance once planted, making it suitable for both new and experienced gardeners. The tree’s spring blossom is stunning, attracting pollinators, and the fruits ripen from late summer into early autumn, giving you an extended harvest window.

The deep red flesh of Black Doris plums is renowned for its rich taste and smooth texture. They are superb for eating fresh, stewing, or using in jams, pies, and sauce. Because of their high sugar and pectin content, Black Doris plums are also excellent for bottling and preserving.

Planting and Caring for Your Black Doris Plum

Site your Black Doris plum tree in full sun with well-drained soil for the best results. Water young trees regularly and provide a mulch layer to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Annual pruning will help maintain shape, encourage air flow, and promote more abundant fruiting. Fertilise in early spring, and your Black Doris will reward you with robust growth and bountiful fruit.

If you’re considering expanding your home orchard, you may like to explore companion plum varieties for pollination and a longer harvest season. Consider pairing with Plum 'Greengage', which offers a beautifully sweet, green-fleshed fruit, or Plum Omega for an extended plum harvest.

Other Popular Fruit Trees for Your Garden

While the Black Doris plum tree is a stand-out performer, there are many other NZ-proven fruit trees to plant alongside it. Try Plum 'Luisa' for a golden-fleshed plum, or savour the early-season sweetness of Plum Billington. Plum Santa Rosa is another firm favourite and is widely admired for its reliable crops and superb flavour.

Why stop at plums? Extend your fresh fruit harvest further with compatible options like Apple Golden Delicious & Red Delicious (Double Grafted Apple Trees), Apricot 'Golden Glow', Cherry Burlatt, Apple Kidd's Orange Red (Kidd's Orange Red), and Apple Ellison's Orange (Ellison's Orange). Each offers unique flavours, colours, and uses in the kitchen.

Order Your Black Doris Plum Tree Today

Our Black Doris plum trees for sale are carefully selected for New Zealand conditions and ready to provide your garden with years of delicious harvests. Whether you’re starting your orchard or adding a new favourite, the Black Doris plum is a classic plum variety that will not disappoint. Secure your tree now and enjoy the sweet rewards season after season.


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