These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year. Growing Details Common Name: Reine Claude d'Althan Genus: Prunus Species: domestica Cultivar: 'd'Althan' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry Description Flowering in mid-season and fruit can be harvested in mid August. Fruit is sweet and juicy, often used for jams, in canned syrups or you can just eat it fresh. As with all trees from the prunus family, the leaves will start to appear autumnal and slightly shabby from mid July onwards. This is not a disease, but is mainly due to this years contrasting weather conditions and will not affect the performance of the tree. Pollination: Self-fertile