Fruit tree comparisons
 Herman |  James Grieve |  Saturn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman is one of the best quality early-season plum varieties, blue/purple with yellow flesh. | James Grieve is the classic Scottish dual-purpose apple. It can be eaten fresh, and is also excellent for juicing and cooking. | An attractive modern English apple, crisp flesh and an excellent flavour. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Herman | Apple trees James Grieve | Apple trees Saturn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Plum trees Herman | Apple trees James Grieve | Apple trees Saturn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Mid | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-2 months | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Heavy | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice Hard cider | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Plum trees Herman | Apple trees James Grieve | Apple trees Saturn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | Very resistant | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance | ||
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Plum trees Herman | Apple trees James Grieve | Apple trees Saturn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Sweden | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1850 - 1899 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | White | White | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Purple | Orange flush | Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |