Fruit tree comparisons
 Swan |  Sorbus discolor | |
|---|---|---|
| A popular traditional English dual-purpose red / purple plum. | Sorbus discolor features yellow berries which take on pink hues as they mature. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Swan | Rowan Sorbus discolor | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Plum trees Swan | Rowan Sorbus discolor | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Plum trees Swan | Rowan Sorbus discolor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Purple - light | |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |