Fruit tree comparisons
 Ruby |  Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby is a large-fruited modern Cherry Plum, with dark red flesh. | Malus Red Sentinel has classic white blossom and a profusion of tiny scarlet persistent fruits. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cherry plum trees Ruby | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 1 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Cherry plum trees Ruby | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Culinary | Culinary |
Problems
| Cherry plum trees Ruby | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Identification
| Cherry plum trees Ruby | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ukraine | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Red | Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) RHS AM |