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PLUM CONUNDRUM

I have a ‘Victoria’ plum tree, more than 10 years old, which takes up a substantial space in my garden – it is 20-25ft high and was covered in blossom again this year, but it never has produced a plum.

Sandra Scott, North Ayrshire

‘Victoria’ has a reputation for being vigorous although it depends also on the rootstock it

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