Fruit tree comparisons
Quince trees Serbian Gold | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
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Serbian Gold is probably the best quince variety for the UK climate. | Malus Red Sentinel has classic white blossom and a profusion of tiny scarlet persistent fruits. | Victoria is the definitive English plum, attractive fruit, good for eating, outstanding flavour for cooking. | |
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Growing
Quince trees Serbian Gold | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
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Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | |
Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile | |
Flowering group | 2 | 3 | |
Pollinating others | Good | Good | |
Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates |
Using
Quince trees Serbian Gold | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
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Picking season | Late | Mid | |
Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | ||
Cropping | Heavy | ||
Food uses | Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
Quince trees Serbian Gold | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
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Disease resistance | Good | Poor |
Identification
Quince trees Serbian Gold | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom | ||
Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | ||
Blossom colour | White | White | |
Fruit colour | Red | Red | |
Awards | RHS AGM (current) RHS AM | RHS AGM (current) |