Fruit tree comparisons
| Ornamental cherry trees Catherine |  Rivers' Early Prolific | |
|---|---|---|
| An unusual winter-flowering cherry, which also has superb autumn leaf colours. | Early Prolific is a very heavy-cropping early-season plum, raised by the famous Rivers nursery. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Ornamental cherry trees Catherine | Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 2 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Ornamental cherry trees Catherine | Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | |
| Cropping | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Ornamental cherry trees Catherine | Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Ornamental cherry trees Catherine | Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Belgium | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Flowering month | January February December | |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark |