Fruit tree comparisons
| Apricot trees Bergeron |  Skeena |  Black Oliver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergeron is the classic French apricot variety, and a common sight in French summer markets. | One of the best of the Canadian late-season cherries. | A traditional English black cherry from the West Midlands. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Apricot trees Bergeron | Cherry trees Skeena | Cherry trees Black Oliver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Experienced | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apricot trees Bergeron | Cherry trees Skeena | Cherry trees Black Oliver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-3 days | |
| Cropping | Heavy | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Apricot trees Bergeron | Cherry trees Skeena | Cherry trees Black Oliver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | Average |
Identification
| Apricot trees Bergeron | Cherry trees Skeena | Cherry trees Black Oliver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 2000 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange | Red | Black |