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Fruit tree comparison - Excalibur
Plum trees
Excalibur

Excalibur is a red-purple plum, similar to Victoria but with a better flavour for eating fresh.
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Growing


Plum trees
Excalibur
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group2
Pollinating othersAverage
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
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Using


Plum trees
Excalibur
Picking seasonMid
Keeping (of fruit)1 week
CroppingGood
Food usesEating fresh
Culinary
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Problems


Plum trees
Excalibur
Disease resistanceAverage
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Identification


Plum trees
Excalibur
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Blossom colourWhite
Fruit colourRed
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