Fruit tree comparisons
 Denniston's Superb |  Purple Pershore | Walnut trees Lara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | An early-ripening French Walnut variety producing large nuts. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Denniston's Superb | Plum trees Purple Pershore | Walnut trees Lara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 2 | 4 | |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Plum trees Denniston's Superb | Plum trees Purple Pershore | Walnut trees Lara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Mid | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Dual purpose | Eating fresh Culinary | Dual purpose |
Problems
| Plum trees Denniston's Superb | Plum trees Purple Pershore | Walnut trees Lara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good | |
| Canker | Some resistance |
Identification
| Plum trees Denniston's Superb | Plum trees Purple Pershore | Walnut trees Lara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Blossom colour | White | White | |
| Fruit colour | Green - light | Purple | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |