Fruit tree comparisons
 Arkansas Black | Asian pear trees Yoinashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Black is an unusual and attractive apple, used as a winter apple after maturing in a cold store. | Yoinashi is a mid-season Asian pear, with large golden brown russeted fruits. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Arkansas Black | Asian pear trees Yoinashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Arkansas Black | Asian pear trees Yoinashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice Hard cider | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Arkansas Black | Asian pear trees Yoinashi | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance |
| Scab | Some resistance | |
| Cedar apple rust | Very resistant |
Climate
| Apple trees Arkansas Black | Asian pear trees Yoinashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Arkansas Black | Asian pear trees Yoinashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Crimson | Brown Russet |
| Flesh colour | Cream |