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Lincolnshire Scad

Lincolnshire Scad

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Hi,

I have recently heard of an interesting sounding plum variety called 'Lincolnshire Scad' and was wondering if anyone knew anything more about it and particularly where they may be some bushes/trees available? Thanks in anticipation Jonathan
Posted: Monday 21st of December 2009 05:45 PM

  • Lincolnshire Scad

    Nicola
    Hi Jonathan, Sorry we cannot find this for you. I have now posted a question on Facebook and Twitter (we have tweeted a request to some nurseries).

    Also sent a few emails to fruit nurseries for you. Hope you get a reply! If you find it let us know and we'll add it to Shoot so that you can also add to your 'plants I have' list.

    Merry Christmas, Nicola
    Replied: Wednesday 23rd of December 2009 10:34 AM

    • Lincolnshire Scad

      Shoot User
      Hi Nicola,

      Thanks for your help, lets hope somebody out there has something on it.

      Merry Christmas
      Jonathan
      Replied: Wednesday 23rd of December 2009 11:24 AM

      • You are welcome!

        Nicola
        Yes, fingers crossed:-)
        Replied: Wednesday 23rd of December 2009 12:38 PM

  • Sourcing Plum Lincolnshire Scad

    Shoot User
    Good afternoon,
    Buckingham Garden Centre here and I've had a good look through all our fruit grower listings to see if Lincolnshire Scad is offered and/or available.
    Sadly nothing I'm sorry to report. Perhaps a better tack would be try and find someone with this variety and then arrange some scion wood for propagation, so re-generating it and therefore bringing it back from the brink.
    Sorry we could not help further.
    Chris Day, Horticultural Manager, Buckingham GC & Nurseries
    Replied: Wednesday 23rd of December 2009 01:35 PM

  • Re: Lincolnshire Scad

    Ian Fazakerley
    Hello

    I was just searching for Lincolnshire Scad and came across this rather old thread so I thought I'd join a post a reply. First warning I'm not a gardener, I'm just interest in history! I was tidying up an old plum tree in the churchyard and took some of the fruit home. It was rather nice, not too keen on the sweeter "modern" fruits. I was talking to a neighbour about the trees poor condition and he told me it was a Scad. He knew of this one, one in Horncastle and a couple over Woodhall Spa way.

    I didn't think the tree was going to live much longer so grafts were taken and I now have one, in the garden and fruiting. I intent (with a local gardener) to get more done this year to try and "save" this variety.

    It flowers early, the first time I noticed this tree was because of the flowers in February! It was late March this year and I find the purple leaf colour appealing.

    If anyone would like further information I am more than happy to provide it where I can.

    Regards, Ian
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    Replied: Monday 18th of July 2022 11:26 AM
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