Fruit tree comparisons
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea |  Winnals Longdon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky is generally considered to be the sweetest-flavoured Saskatoon or Juneberry. | Kea is a culinary plum from Cornwall, ideal for plum jam. | A traditional Herefordshire perry pear variety, produces a low tannin perry. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | ||
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Mid | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 2-3 weeks | |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Edible fruits | Culinary Traditional cooker | Juice Hard cider |
Problems
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Average |
Identification
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1750 - 1799 | |
| Flowering month | April | ||
| Blossom colour | White | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark | Blue - dark Red | Green / Yellow |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |