Fruit tree comparisons
 Merton Glory |  Limelight | |
|---|---|---|
| A well-known mid-season English white cherry. | Limelight is an attractive green mid-season dessert apple, ideal for beginners. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cherry trees Merton Glory | Apple trees Limelight | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Cherry trees Merton Glory | Apple trees Limelight | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Cherry trees Merton Glory | Apple trees Limelight | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | |
| Bacterial canker | Some resistance |
Identification
| Cherry trees Merton Glory | Apple trees Limelight | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Red | Green / Yellow |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |