Fruit tree comparisons
 Opal | |
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| Opal is an early European plum variety with a good flavor, self-fertile and very easy to grow. | |
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Growing
| Plum tree Opal | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Plum tree Opal | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
Disease resistance
| Plum tree Opal | |
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| General resistance | Good |
Climate
| Plum tree Opal | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (4) -30F / -34C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Plum tree Opal | |
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| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Cling-stone | Semi-freestone |