Fruit tree comparisons
 Ashmead's Kernel |  Dabinett |  Honeycrisp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A versatile English 17th century russet apple, Ashmead's Kernel is noted for its distinctive pear-like flavor. | Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice. | Honeycrisp is a cold-hardy disease-resistant apple - it shows just how good modern apples have become. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Honeycrisp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Average | Average |
Using
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Honeycrisp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very late | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Juice | Hard cider | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Honeycrisp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Scab | Some resistance | Some resistance | Very resistant |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance | Some susceptibility | |
| Mildew | Some resistance | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Honeycrisp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 3 (-40C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Honeycrisp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United States |
| Period of origin | 1700 - 1749 | 1850 - 1899 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Russet | Red - dark | Orange / Red |
| Flesh colour | White |