Fruit tree comparisons
 Evereste |  Red Sentinel |  Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evereste is one of the most well-known crab-apples, featuring white blossom and red-yellow fruits. | Malus Red Sentinel has classic white blossom and a profusion of tiny scarlet persistent fruits. | Victoria is the definitive English plum, attractive fruit, good for eating, outstanding flavour for cooking. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Crab apple trees Evereste | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Good | Good |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Evereste | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | ||
| Cropping | Heavy | ||
| Food uses | Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Evereste | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good | Poor |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Evereste | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | ||
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | ||
| Blossom colour | White | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Red | Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) RHS AM | RHS AGM (current) |