Fruit tree comparisons
| Plum trees Guinevere |  Marjorie's Seedling | |
|---|---|---|
| Guinevere is a modern late-season dessert plum, with a good flavour. | Marjorie's Seedling is an easy to grow, late-season, heavy cropping purple/black plum. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Guinevere | Plum trees Marjorie's Seedling | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Plum trees Guinevere | Plum trees Marjorie's Seedling | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1 week |
| Cropping | Heavy | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Plum trees Guinevere | Plum trees Marjorie's Seedling | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | |
| Bacterial canker | Very resistant |
Identification
| Plum trees Guinevere | Plum trees Marjorie's Seedling | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 2000 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Purple | Purple |