Fruit tree comparisons
| Nectarine trees Pineapple |  Merton Glory |  Stella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Despite the name, Pineapple is actually a yellow-fleshed nectarine, ripening in early September. | A well-known mid-season English white cherry. | If you only want to grow one cherry tree, choose Stella - self-fertile, easy to grow, and a good pollinator. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Cherry trees Merton Glory | Cherry trees Stella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Good | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Cherry trees Merton Glory | Cherry trees Stella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Early | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Cherry trees Merton Glory | Cherry trees Stella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial canker | Some resistance | ||
| Peach leaf curl | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Cherry trees Merton Glory | Cherry trees Stella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Canada |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - dark | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Red | Red - dark | |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow | ||
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |