Fruit tree comparisons
 Chieftain |  Sansa | |
|---|---|---|
| A quietly popular apple, similar to Delicious but with a better and more complex flavor. | A high quality early-season apple variety with a notably sweet flavor. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Chieftain | Apple trees Sansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Chieftain | Apple trees Sansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Chieftain | Apple trees Sansa | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | |
| Scab | Some resistance | Some resistance |
| Cedar apple rust | Very resistant | |
| Mildew | Very resistant |
Climate
| Apple trees Chieftain | Apple trees Sansa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chieftain | Apple trees Sansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Crimson | Red |