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Plums require shelter from frost and a soil which holds moisture well. Old orchards are on strong rootstocks, giving large trees. Dwarf rootstocks, planted in rows about 6 metres apart are now favoured. Some varieties require pollinators, although Victoria is a variety which is largely self-fertile. Provided the soil is correct, and the land sheltered from frost, plums do well in Kent and its region. After the first 2 years, little maintenance beyond light pruning is carried out.