Fruit tree comparisons
 Swan |  Sorbus discolor |  Rudolph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A popular traditional English dual-purpose red / purple plum. | Sorbus discolor features yellow berries which take on pink hues as they mature. | Malus Rudoph features very large single deep pink flowers, and small orange fruits. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Swan | Rowan Sorbus discolor | Crab apple trees Rudolph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | ||
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | ||
| Flowering group | 3 | ||
| Pollinating others | Average | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Plum trees Swan | Rowan Sorbus discolor | Crab apple trees Rudolph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | ||
| Cropping | Good | ||
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Plum trees Swan | Rowan Sorbus discolor | Crab apple trees Rudolph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | ||
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Plum trees Swan | Rowan Sorbus discolor | Crab apple trees Rudolph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Canada | |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Blossom colour | White | Pink | |
| Fruit colour | Purple - light | Orange Orange / Red Yellow / Orange | |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |