Fruit tree comparisons
 King David | |
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| A popular Arkansas variety with a rich southern flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree King David | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
Using
| Apple tree King David | |
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| Picking season | Very late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree King David | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Fireblight | Very resistant |
| Scab | Some resistance |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree King David | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
Identification
| Apple tree King David | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Crimson |