Fruit tree comparisons
| Mulberry trees Morus Pendula |  John Downie | |
|---|---|---|
| A weeping fruiting mulberry. | John Downie is a traditional crab apple for making crab apple jelly. White blossom and orange-red fruits. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | Crab apple trees John Downie | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | Crab apple trees John Downie | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Culinary |
Problems
| Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | Crab apple trees John Downie | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Poor |
Identification
| Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | Crab apple trees John Downie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | |
| Flowering month | May | |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark White | Orange / Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |