Fruit tree comparisons
Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | |
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A good example of the Bird Cherry, with semi-double flowers, ideal for smaller gardens. | A heavy-cropping Russian quince, for cooking and eating fresh. | One of the best cropping early-season plums. | |
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Growing
Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | |
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Gardening skill | Average | Average | |
Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | ||
Flowering group | 3 | ||
Pollinating others | Average | ||
Fruit bearing | Tip-bearer | ||
Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | |
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Picking season | Early | ||
Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | ||
Cropping | Good | ||
Food uses | Not suitable for humans | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | |
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Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | Plum trees Sanctus Hubertus | |
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Country of origin | France | Belgium | |
Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 | |
Flowering month | April | ||
Blossom colour | White | White | |
Fruit colour | Black | Blue - dark Purple - light | |
Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow | ||
Awards | RHS AGM (former) |