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Fruit tree comparisons


Fruit tree comparison - Honeycrisp
Apple tree
Honeycrisp

Honeycrisp is a cold-hardy disease-resistant apple - it shows just how good modern apples have become.
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Growing


Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Gardening skillExperienced
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group4
Pollinating othersAverage
PloidyDiploid
Bearing regularityRegular
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
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Using


Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
CroppingGood
Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
Flavor style (apples)Sweeter
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Disease resistance


Apple tree
Honeycrisp
General resistanceGood
FireblightSome resistance
ScabVery resistant
Cedar apple rustSome susceptibility
MildewSome susceptibility
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Climate


Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Cold hardiness (USDA)(3) -40F / -40C
Summer maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
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Identification


Apple tree
Honeycrisp
Country of originUnited States
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Fruit colorOrange / Red
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