Fruit tree comparisons
| Cherry trees Burcombe | Plum trees Willingham | Mulberry trees Mojo Berry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A dark red / black cherry from the Tamar valley. | A traditional English green gage, with a reputation for excellent flavour. | A new dwarf mulberry tree with edible fruits which reaches a maximum height of around 1.5m. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cherry trees Burcombe | Plum trees Willingham | Mulberry trees Mojo Berry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Cherry trees Burcombe | Plum trees Willingham | Mulberry trees Mojo Berry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Cherry trees Burcombe | Plum trees Willingham | Mulberry trees Mojo Berry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Identification
| Cherry trees Burcombe | Plum trees Willingham | Mulberry trees Mojo Berry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | ||
| Flowering month | May | ||
| Blossom colour | White | White | |
| Fruit colour | Black Red / Black | Green - light | Red / Black White |