Fruit tree comparisons
 Ruby |  Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby is a large-fruited modern Cherry Plum, with dark red flesh. | A versatile English 17th century russet apple, Ashmead's Kernel is noted for its distinctive pear-like flavour. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cherry plum trees Ruby | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 1 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Cherry plum trees Ruby | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 3 months or more |
| Cropping | Good | Light |
| Food uses | Culinary | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Cherry plum trees Ruby | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
Identification
| Cherry plum trees Ruby | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ukraine | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1700 - 1749 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Red | Russet |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |