Fruit tree comparisons
 Cambridge Gage |  Coe's Golden Drop |  Denniston's Superb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Gage is a reliable green gage, similar to Old Green Gage, with an excellent flavour. | Coe's Golden Drop is a large oval gage from the 18th century, noted for its excellent flavour. | Denniston's Superb is a gage-like green plum, raised in New York in the 19th century. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Cambridge Gage | Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | Plum trees Denniston's Superb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Experienced | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor | Good |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Plum trees Cambridge Gage | Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | Plum trees Denniston's Superb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very late | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1 week | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good | Light | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh Dual purpose |
Problems
| Plum trees Cambridge Gage | Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | Plum trees Denniston's Superb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | Good |
Identification
| Plum trees Cambridge Gage | Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | Plum trees Denniston's Superb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1800 - 1849 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Blossom colour | White | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Green - light | Yellow | Green - light |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |