Fruit tree comparisons
 James Grieve | |
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| James Grieve is the classic Scottish cooking apple. It can also be eaten fresh, and is excellent for juice. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree James Grieve | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
Using
| Apple tree James Grieve | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree James Grieve | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Canker | Some resistance |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple tree James Grieve | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple tree James Grieve | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Orange flush |