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Fruit tree comparisons
 Rivers' Early Prolific | |
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| Early Prolific is a very heavy-cropping early-season plum, raised by the famous Rivers nursery. | |
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Growing
| Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
Using
| Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Keeping | 1-3 days |
| Useful for | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
Climate
| Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
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| Climate type | Temperate climates |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Plum trees Rivers' Early Prolific | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
| Flower colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark |