Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Merryweather |  Noberte | |
|---|---|---|
| Merryweather is a traditional English damson cooking plum, self-fertile and easy to grow, suitable for most climates. | Noberte is a traditional culinary plum, ideal for making jams and plum tarts. | |
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Growing
| Damson trees Merryweather | Plum trees Noberte | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 |
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Using
| Damson trees Merryweather | Plum trees Noberte | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late |
| Season of use | 1 week | 1-3 days |
| Picking period | mid-September | late August |
| Food uses | Culinary | Culinary Traditional cooker |
| Cling-stone | Clingstone | Clingstone |
Climate
| Damson trees Merryweather | Plum trees Noberte | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Damson trees Merryweather | Plum trees Noberte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Belgium France |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Flower colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark | Blue - dark |
| Flesh colour | Light green / Yellow |
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