Fruit tree comparisons
| Plum trees Reine Claude Violette | |
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| A traditional French gage first recorded in the 18th century, noted for its excellent flavour. Also known as Purple Gage. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Reine Claude Violette | |
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| Gardening skill | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Plum trees Reine Claude Violette | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Plum trees Reine Claude Violette | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Plum trees Reine Claude Violette | |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Purple - light |