Fruit tree comparisons
 Kirke's Blue |  Malling Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| An old-fashioned blue plum with a rich sweet flavour. | This new plum variety was released to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Kirke's Blue | Plum trees Malling Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Plum trees Kirke's Blue | Plum trees Malling Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | Does not keep | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Light | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Drying | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Plum trees Kirke's Blue | Plum trees Malling Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
| Plum trees Kirke's Blue | Plum trees Malling Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 2000 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Purple - light | Purple - light |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |