Fruit tree comparisons
| Plum tree Vanier |  Brandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Vanier is a popular sweet red Japanese plum which can be harvested over a long period. | A mid-season English perry pear which produces a low-tannin juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum tree Vanier | Perry pear trees Brandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 1 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
Using
| Plum tree Vanier | Perry pear trees Brandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Plum tree Vanier | Perry pear trees Brandy | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Average |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Plum tree Vanier | Perry pear trees Brandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Plum tree Vanier | Perry pear trees Brandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Fruit color | Red | |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |