Fruit tree comparisons
 Coe's Golden Drop |  Denniston's Superb |  Purple Pershore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Very similar to Yellow Pershore and with the same excellent culinary qualities. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | Plum trees Denniston's Superb | Plum trees Purple Pershore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Good | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | Plum trees Denniston's Superb | Plum trees Purple Pershore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Mid | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1-3 days | 1 week |
| Cropping | Light | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh Dual purpose | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | Plum trees Denniston's Superb | Plum trees Purple Pershore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance |
Identification
| Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | Plum trees Denniston's Superb | Plum trees Purple Pershore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United States | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Yellow | Green - light | Purple |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |