Fruit tree comparisons
| Crab apple trees Geneva Crab | |
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| A large-fruited red-fleshed crab apple, useful for cider blends. | |
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Growing
| Crab apple trees Geneva Crab | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
Using
| Crab apple trees Geneva Crab | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Uses | Culinary Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Crab apple trees Geneva Crab | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
| Crab apple trees Geneva Crab | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Geneva Crab | |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Red - dark |
| Flesh colour | Pink / Red |