Fruit tree comparisons
 Antonovka | Pear trees Shenandoah | |
|---|---|---|
| Antonovka is one of the most cold-hardy of all apple varieties. | Shenandoah is a late-season Bartlett-style pear, with a rich sweet/sharp flavor. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Antonovka | Pear trees Shenandoah | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Antonovka | Pear trees Shenandoah | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Antonovka | Pear trees Shenandoah | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance |
| Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple trees Antonovka | Pear trees Shenandoah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 3 (-40C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Antonovka | Pear trees Shenandoah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Russia | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Green - light | Green / Yellow |
| Flesh colour | Cream |