Fruit tree comparisons
 Victoria |  Penny | |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria is the definitive English plum, attractive fruit, good for eating, outstanding flavour for cooking. | Penny is a high quality late-season black cherry - ripening in mid-August. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Victoria | Cherry trees Penny | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Warm climates |
Using
| Plum trees Victoria | Cherry trees Penny | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Heavy | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Plum trees Victoria | Cherry trees Penny | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Poor |
Identification
| Plum trees Victoria | Cherry trees Penny | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Red | Black |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) |