Fruit tree comparisons
| Nectarine trees Pineapple |  Merton Glory | |
|---|---|---|
| Despite the name, Pineapple is actually a yellow-fleshed nectarine, ripening in early September. | A well-known mid-season English white cherry. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Cherry trees Merton Glory | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Good | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Cherry trees Merton Glory | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Cherry trees Merton Glory | |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial canker | Some resistance | |
| Peach leaf curl | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Cherry trees Merton Glory | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - dark | White |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Red | |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |