Fruit tree comparisons
| Fig trees Jordan |  Peasgood's Nonsuch |  Court Pendu Plat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A precocious red-fruited fig. | Peasgood Nonsuch is a highly-regarded old-fashioned English cooking apple. | Court Pendu Plant is a traditional French apple with an aromatic pear-drop flavour. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Fig trees Jordan | Apple trees Peasgood's Nonsuch | Apple trees Court Pendu Plat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 6 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Partial tip-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Fig trees Jordan | Apple trees Peasgood's Nonsuch | Apple trees Court Pendu Plat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Mid | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Culinary Traditional cooker Dual purpose Juice | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Fig trees Jordan | Apple trees Peasgood's Nonsuch | Apple trees Court Pendu Plat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Average | Good |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | Very resistant | |
| Powdery mildew | Very resistant |
Identification
| Fig trees Jordan | Apple trees Peasgood's Nonsuch | Apple trees Court Pendu Plat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | France | |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1600 - 1649 | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | ||
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | Orange flush | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |