Fruit tree comparisons
| Apple trees Erwin Bauer |  Old Green Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| A fine-flavored late-season eating apple from Germany. | The definitive gage - Old Green Gage is arguably the best-flavored of any plum variety. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Erwin Bauer | Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Erwin Bauer | Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 1-3 days |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Erwin Bauer | Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Poor |
Climate
| Apple trees Erwin Bauer | Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Erwin Bauer | Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Germany | France |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1550 - 1599 |
| Fruit color | Green / Red | Green |