Fruit tree comparisons
 Jefferson | |
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| Jefferson is a a large yellow gage / plum, easy to grow, crops well, very juicy and great flavour. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Jefferson | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Plum trees Jefferson | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Plum trees Jefferson | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
| Plum trees Jefferson | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Yellow |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |