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Fruit tree comparisons


Fruit tree comparison - Ashmead's Kernel
Apple tree
Ashmead's Kernel
Fruit tree comparison - Honeycrisp
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Fruit tree comparison - Enterprise
Apple tree
Enterprise

A versatile English 17th century russet apple, Ashmead's Kernel is noted for its distinctive pear-like flavor.Honeycrisp is a cold-hardy disease-resistant apple - it shows just how good modern apples have become.Enterprise is a modern American disease-resistant apple, good for eating fresh and cooking.
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Growing


Apple tree
Ashmead's Kernel
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Apple tree
Enterprise
Gardening skillAverage
Experienced
Beginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Pollination group4
4
4
Pollinating othersPoor
Average
Average
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Using


Apple tree
Ashmead's Kernel
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Apple tree
Enterprise
Picking seasonLate
Late
Very late
UsesEating fresh
Juice
Eating fresh
Eating fresh
Culinary
Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
3 months or more
3 months or more
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Disease resistance


Apple tree
Ashmead's Kernel
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Apple tree
Enterprise
General resistanceGood
Good
Good
FireblightSome resistance
Very resistant
ScabSome resistance
Very resistant
Very resistant
Cedar apple rustSome resistance
Some susceptibility
Some resistance
MildewSome resistance
Some susceptibility
Some resistance
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Climate


Apple tree
Ashmead's Kernel
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Apple tree
Enterprise
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Zone 3 (-40C)
Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Apple tree
Ashmead's Kernel
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Apple tree
Enterprise
Country of originUnited Kingdom
United States
United States
Period of origin1700 - 1749
1950 - 1999
1950 - 1999
Fruit colorRusset
Orange / Red
Crimson
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