Fruit tree comparisons
 Sanctus Hubertus |  Napoleon Bigarreau | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One of the best cropping early-season plums. | A traditional white cherry, with an excellent flavour and appearance. | Waterloo is a traditional English sweet cherry with a red / black skin. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | Cherry trees Napoleon Bigarreau | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | Cherry trees Napoleon Bigarreau | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Early | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | Cherry trees Napoleon Bigarreau | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | |
| Canker | Very susceptible | ||
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | Cherry trees Napoleon Bigarreau | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Belgium | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1750 - 1799 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark Purple - light | Yellow / Red | Red / Black |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow | ||
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |