Fruit tree comparisons
 European Damson | Apple trees Cripps Red | |
|---|---|---|
| A European-style Damson plum, with a traditional rich astringent flavor. | Cripps Red is a late-season low-chill apple from Australia, with a crisp dense flesh and a good flavor. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum tree European Damson | Apple trees Cripps Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
Using
| Plum tree European Damson | Apple trees Cripps Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Very late |
| Uses | Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Plum tree European Damson | Apple trees Cripps Red | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility | |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Plum tree European Damson | Apple trees Cripps Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Plum tree European Damson | Apple trees Cripps Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Australia | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Fruit color | Blue - dark | Pink |