Fruit tree comparisons
 Winter Banana | |
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| A good quality American apple variety named for its faint banana-like flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Winter Banana | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Winter Banana | |
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| Picking season | Very late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Juice Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Winter Banana | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Cedar apple rust | Very susceptible |
Climate
| Apple trees Winter Banana | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Winter Banana | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |