[JDGen]

Hi All,

Just got an allotment and it has established trees already there so hopefully a harvest of something whatever we do!  Some are dwarf apples, but I'm not sure of the tree below - I'm hoping it's a plum, but not sure if it can be identified just from the blossom.

Any help or advice on identification gratefully received!

Jean

Added: Just googled, is it more likely to be Damson?

[sunshineband]

The flowers on the plum trees I have are a bit smaller than this, and they seem more like the cherries.

You'll know as soon as the leaves appear though as they are quite different

[JDGen]

I thought I might have to wait until it has leaves but too impatient!  I think there is a cherry tree at the other side of the plot, it has a more upright / columnar growing habit.

Oh well, just have to be patient! Drums fingers......

Jean

[JDGen]

I'd be very grateful if anyone has any ideas now there is a bit more leaf.  The leaves are quite small, I'd say a little smaller than an apple.

Hopefully this will help:

[mumofstig]

looks like a cherry to me.

[JDGen]

Thank you - that's exciting as there are 2 trees - just hope I can get to the fruit before the birds do!

Jean

[savbo]

Cherries almost always have horizontal, sometimes lens-shaped, markings on the trunk

[jonewer]

Looks more like a plum or a damson to me  :blink:

As savbo says, cherry bark is quite distinctive. Can you post a photo of the trunk?

[pavery026]

Oooo interesting I have the very same question my tree looks exactly like yours, I was guessing cherry or plum. Can't wait to find out.

[mumofstig]

We all know there's only one way to be sure - and that involves patience 

[JDGen]

Just came across this old post and thought I would update for completeness,

They were greengages and we had a fantastic crop this year.  I'd never had them before but loved them and hope we have as good a crop noxt year as well,

Jean

[8doubles]

Struck it lucky !

IMO a ripe gage is as good as plums get!