Fruit tree comparisons
 Excalibur | Nectarine trees Pineapple |  Reverend W. Wilks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excalibur is a red-purple plum, similar to Victoria but with a better flavour for eating fresh. | Despite the name, Pineapple is actually a yellow-fleshed nectarine, ripening in early September. | A widely-grown and well-regarded English cooking apple. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Excalibur | Nectarine trees Pineapple | Apple trees Reverend W. Wilks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Experienced | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Warm climates | Mild damp climates |
Using
| Plum trees Excalibur | Nectarine trees Pineapple | Apple trees Reverend W. Wilks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Early | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1-3 days | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Good | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh | Culinary Traditional cooker |
Problems
| Plum trees Excalibur | Nectarine trees Pineapple | Apple trees Reverend W. Wilks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good | |
| Canker | Some resistance | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | ||
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance | ||
| Peach leaf curl | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Plum trees Excalibur | Nectarine trees Pineapple | Apple trees Reverend W. Wilks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White | Pink - dark | White |
| Fruit colour | Red | ||
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |