Fruit tree comparisons
| Plum tree Castleton | |
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| A reliable early-season dual-purpose plum. | |
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Growing
| Plum tree Castleton | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Plum tree Castleton | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Plum tree Castleton |
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Climate
| Plum tree Castleton | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Plum tree Castleton | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Blue - dark |