Fruit tree comparisons
 Blue Violet |  Tydeman's Late Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| A traditional Westmorland damson variety - unusually sweet and early-ripening for a damson. | Tydeman's Late Orange is an excellent late-season Cox-style aromatic apple. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Damson trees Blue Violet | Apple trees Tydeman's Late Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Damson trees Blue Violet | Apple trees Tydeman's Late Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Culinary | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Damson trees Blue Violet | Apple trees Tydeman's Late Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
Identification
| Damson trees Blue Violet | Apple trees Tydeman's Late Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark | Orange flush |