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Apple trees
Kidd's Orange Red

Kidd's Orange Red is one of the best Cox-style apples, aromatic, sweet, and easy to grow.
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Growing


Apple trees
Kidd's Orange Red
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Apple trees
Kidd's Orange Red
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Juice
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Kidd's Orange Red
General resistanceAverage
FireblightSome resistance
ScabSome resistance
Cedar apple rustSome resistance
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Climate


Apple trees
Kidd's Orange Red
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Kidd's Orange Red
Country of originNew Zealand
Period of origin1900 - 1949
Fruit colorOrange / Red
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