Fruit tree comparisons
 Saturn |  Irish Peach |  Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn is a distinctive flat peach also known as a donut peach or Chinese peach. | Irish Peach is a popular early season apple, ripening in July / August. It is easy to grow and low maintenance. | Victoria is the definitive English plum, attractive fruit, good for eating, outstanding flavour for cooking. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Peach trees Saturn | Apple trees Irish Peach | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | Good |
| Fruit bearing | Tip-bearer | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Peach trees Saturn | Apple trees Irish Peach | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very early | Mid | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | Does not keep | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Peach trees Saturn | Apple trees Irish Peach | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Poor | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance | ||
| Peach leaf curl | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Peach trees Saturn | Apple trees Irish Peach | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ireland | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1800 - 1849 | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | White | |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush | Red | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |