Fruit tree comparisons
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune |  Isaac Newton's Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| A traditional English damson, which used to be grown in the Vale of Aylesbury. | Also known as Flower of Kent, this is the variety the famous scientist Sir Isaac Newton sat under. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | Apple trees Isaac Newton's Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | Apple trees Isaac Newton's Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Culinary | Culinary Traditional cooker |
Problems
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | Apple trees Isaac Newton's Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | Apple trees Isaac Newton's Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1600 - 1649 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark | |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |