Fruit tree comparisons
 Jefferson | Mulberry trees Pakistan Giant Fruit | Plum trees Katinka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson is a a large yellow gage / plum, easy to grow, crops well, very juicy and great flavour. | A high quality mulberry from Islamabad, with very large fruits. | A very early-season dual-purpose dark-blue plum with an excellent flavour. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Jefferson | Mulberry trees Pakistan Giant Fruit | Plum trees Katinka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Plum trees Jefferson | Mulberry trees Pakistan Giant Fruit | Plum trees Katinka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very early | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Plum trees Jefferson | Mulberry trees Pakistan Giant Fruit | Plum trees Katinka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Identification
| Plum trees Jefferson | Mulberry trees Pakistan Giant Fruit | Plum trees Katinka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | Germany | |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | ||
| Flowering month | May | ||
| Blossom colour | White | White | |
| Fruit colour | Yellow | Blue - dark | |
| Flesh colour | Cream | ||
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |