Ruby

Ruby is the largest fruit of all cherry plums

Origin: Ukraine,

Pollination: Ruby is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator.Find pollination partners >

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History and description of Ruby

Ruby cherry plum originates from Ukraine. It produces the largest fruit of any of the cherry plums. The fruit has red skin but also dark red flesh with a peach like flavour. It can be eaten fresh but like other cherry plums it is more commonly used for cooking. The tree has an upright growth habit and produces attractive white blossom in early spring. It is partially self-fertile.

Characteristics of Ruby damson, cherry plum and bullace trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour	Red
Flavour
Fruit size	Large
Picking time
Season of use	Early Sep
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Upright
Fruit-bearing
Cropping	Good
Pollination date	2
Pollination group	A
Self-fertility	Partially self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners