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Fruit tree comparisons


Fruit tree comparison - GoldRush
Apple tree
GoldRush
Fruit tree comparison - Enterprise
Apple tree
Enterprise
Fruit tree comparison - Honeycrisp
Apple tree
Honeycrisp

GoldRush is a modern disease-resistant apple, like Golden Delicious but with a better tart/sweet balance. It is also one of the best new hard-cider varieties.Enterprise is a modern American disease-resistant apple, good for eating fresh and cooking.Honeycrisp is a cold-hardy disease-resistant apple - it shows just how good modern apples have become.
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Growing


Apple tree
GoldRush
Apple tree
Enterprise
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Gardening skillBeginner
Beginner
Experienced
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Pollination group4
4
4
Pollinating othersAverage
Average
Average
PloidyDiploid
Diploid
Diploid
Bearing regularityBiennial tendency
Regular
Regular
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
Spur-bearer
Spur-bearer
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
RHS Plants for Pollinators
RHS Plants for Pollinators
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Using


Apple tree
GoldRush
Apple tree
Enterprise
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Picking seasonVery late
Very late
Late
UsesEating fresh
Culinary
Hard cider
Eating fresh
Culinary
Eating fresh
CroppingHeavy
Good
Good
Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
3 months or more
3 months or more
Flavor style (apples)Sweeter
Sweet/Sharp
Sweeter
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Disease resistance


Apple tree
GoldRush
Apple tree
Enterprise
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
General resistanceGood
Good
Good
FireblightSome resistance
Very resistant
Some resistance
ScabVery resistant
Very resistant
Very resistant
Cedar apple rustSome susceptibility
Some resistance
Some susceptibility
MildewVery resistant
Some resistance
Some susceptibility
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Climate


Apple tree
GoldRush
Apple tree
Enterprise
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Cold hardiness (USDA)(5) -20F / -29C
(4) -30F / -34C
(3) -40F / -40C
(4) -30F / -34C
(5) -20F / -29C
(6) -10F / -23C
(7) 0F / -18C
(8) 10F / -12C
(9) 20F / -7C
(10) 30F / -1C
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
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)
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Identification


Apple tree
GoldRush
Apple tree
Enterprise
Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Country of originUnited States
United States
United States
Period of origin1950 - 1999
1950 - 1999
1950 - 1999
Fruit colorYellow / Orange
Crimson
Orange / Red
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