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Plum trees
Gordon Castle

A good dessert plum for northern areas due to its hardiness.
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Growing


Plum trees
Gordon Castle
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group4
Pollinating othersAverage
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Mild damp climates
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Using


Plum trees
Gordon Castle
Picking monthSeptember
Picking seasonLate
Keeping (of fruit)1 week
CroppingGood
Food usesEating fresh
Cling-stoneClingstone
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Problems


Plum trees
Gordon Castle
Disease resistanceAverage
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Identification


Plum trees
Gordon Castle
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colourGreen / Yellow
Fruit sizeLarge
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