Fruit tree comparisons
 Opal | |
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| Opal is an early plum variety with a good flavour, self-fertile and very easy to grow. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Opal | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Plum trees Opal | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Plum trees Opal | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
| Plum trees Opal | |
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| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |