Fruit tree comparisons
 Seckel |  Red Delicious | |
|---|---|---|
| The definitive American heirloom pear, found near Philadelphia in the 1760s. Fruits are small but have a rich sweet aromatic flavor. | Delicious is one of the most popular red apples, productive and easy to grow. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Pear trees Seckel | Apple trees Red Delicious | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Good |
Using
| Pear trees Seckel | Apple trees Red Delicious | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Pear trees Seckel | Apple trees Red Delicious | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | |
| Cedar apple rust | Very resistant | |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Pear trees Seckel | Apple trees Red Delicious | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Pear trees Seckel | Apple trees Red Delicious | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United States |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Red / Green | Red |