Fruit tree comparisons
 Dabinett |  Ashmead's Kernel |  Spartan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice. | A versatile English 17th century russet apple, Ashmead's Kernel is noted for its distinctive pear-like flavor. | Spartan produces lots of crimson maroon apples, crunchy, sweet, easy to grow, and a delicate "vinous" flavor. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor | Good |
Using
| Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Late | Late |
| Uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh Juice |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Good | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | ||
| Scab | Some resistance | Some resistance | Some susceptibility |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Mildew | Some resistance | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 4 (-34C) | 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) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
| Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
| Cider apple tree Dabinett | Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Canada |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1700 - 1749 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Red - dark | Russet | Crimson |
| Flesh colour | White |