Fruit tree comparisons
 Reeves |  Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| A high-quality English dual-purpose plum, similar to Victoria but with an improved flavour for eating fresh. | Portugal is perhaps the best-flavoured of all Quinces, but prefers a warm dry climate. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Reeves | Quince trees Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Tip-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Plum trees Reeves | Quince trees Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Light | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Plum trees Reeves | Quince trees Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
| Plum trees Reeves | Quince trees Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |