Fruit tree comparisons
 Gypsy |  Amber Heart | |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsy is a bright red Cherry Plum with a notably sweet flavour. | The most popular traditional English white cherry, widely known as Kent Bigarreau. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cherry plum trees Gypsy | Cherry trees Amber Heart | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 1 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Cherry plum trees Gypsy | Cherry trees Amber Heart | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Light | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Cherry plum trees Gypsy | Cherry trees Amber Heart | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Poor |
| Canker | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Cherry plum trees Gypsy | Cherry trees Amber Heart | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ukraine | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Red | Yellow / Red |