Fruit tree comparisons
| Cherry trees Waterloo |  Tomcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo is a traditional English sweet cherry with a red / black skin. | Tomcot is a modern apricot variety with large fruits, suitable for planting in warm dry areas of the UK. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cherry trees Waterloo | Apricot trees Tomcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Cherry trees Waterloo | Apricot trees Tomcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Cherry trees Waterloo | Apricot trees Tomcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Cherry trees Waterloo | Apricot trees Tomcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Red / Black | Orange |