Fruit tree comparisons
 Reeves |  Yarlington Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| A high-quality English dual-purpose plum, similar to Victoria but with an improved flavour for eating fresh. | Yarlington Mill is a traditional English cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Reeves | Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Plum trees Reeves | Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Light | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Hard cider |
Problems
| Plum trees Reeves | Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Average |
| Canker | Very resistant | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Plum trees Reeves | Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | Orange / Red |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |