Fruit tree comparisons
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky is generally considered to be the sweetest-flavoured Saskatoon or Juneberry. | Kea is a culinary plum from Cornwall, ideal for plum jam. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Edible fruits | Culinary Traditional cooker |
Problems
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
| Saskatoon bushes Smoky | Plum trees Kea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Flowering month | April | |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark | Blue - dark Red |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |