Fruit tree comparisons
 Cortland | |
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| Developed from McIntosh, Cortland is one of the most widely-grown Mac-style apples. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Cortland | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple tree Cortland | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweeter |
| Cooking result | Keeps shape |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Cortland | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Cedar apple rust | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple tree Cortland | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (4) -30F / -34C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Cortland | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Crimson |