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Fruit tree comparisons


Apple trees
Worcester Pearmain
Apple trees
Akane

Worcester Pearmain is a well-known early-season English apple, noted for its strawberry-like flavors.Akane is an attractive early-season eating apple with a good pedigree and a sweet/sharp flavor.
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Growing


Apple trees
Worcester Pearmain
Apple trees
Akane
Gardening skillBeginner
Beginner
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Pollination group3
4
Pollinating othersAverage
Average
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Using


Apple trees
Worcester Pearmain
Apple trees
Akane
Picking seasonEarly
Early
UsesEating fresh
Eating fresh
Culinary
Juice
Keeping (of fruit)1 week
1 week
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Worcester Pearmain
Apple trees
Akane
General resistanceAverage
Good
FireblightSome resistance
CankerSome susceptibility
ScabSome resistance
Cedar apple rustSome resistance
MildewSome resistance
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Climate


Apple trees
Worcester Pearmain
Apple trees
Akane
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
Chill requirementLow-chill
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Identification


Apple trees
Worcester Pearmain
Apple trees
Akane
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Japan
Period of origin1850 - 1899
1900 - 1949
Fruit colorRed
Red
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