Fruit tree comparisons
 Pristine | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| A very early disease-resistant golden-green apple with a tart flavor. | ||
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Pristine | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Pristine | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very early | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Pristine | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Good |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility | Very resistant |
| Scab | Very resistant | |
| Cedar apple rust | Some susceptibility | |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple trees Pristine | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| 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 Pristine | Pear trees Potomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Green - light Yellow | Green / Red |
| Flesh colour | Cream |