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Fruit tree comparisons


Apple trees
Arlet / Swiss Gourmet

Arlet, also known as Swiss Gourmet, is a sweet mid-season dessert apple with good keeping qualities.
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Growing


Apple trees
Arlet / Swiss Gourmet
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Apple trees
Arlet / Swiss Gourmet
Picking seasonMid
UsesEating fresh
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Arlet / Swiss Gourmet
General resistanceAverage
ScabSome susceptibility
Cedar apple rustVery susceptible
MildewSome susceptibility
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Climate


Apple trees
Arlet / Swiss Gourmet
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Arlet / Swiss Gourmet
Country of originSwitzerland
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Fruit colorRed
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