Fruit tree comparisons
 Lutescens |  Opal | |
|---|---|---|
| An excellent garden tree, very hardy, easy to grow, and tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions. Grey-green leaves turn russet in autumn, with orange berries. | Opal is an early plum variety with a good flavour, self-fertile and very easy to grow. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Rowan Lutescens | Plum trees Opal | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 3 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Rowan Lutescens | Plum trees Opal | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | |
| Cropping | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Rowan Lutescens | Plum trees Opal | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Identification
| Rowan Lutescens | Plum trees Opal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Flowering month | May | |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) |