Fruit tree comparisons
 Grimes Golden |  Montmorency |  Akane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A high quality apple, Grimes Golden is probably the parent of Golden Delicious, but with a richer flavor. | If you want to make a traditional American cherry pie, Montmorency is the variety you need. | Akane is an attractive early-season eating apple with a good pedigree and a sweet/sharp flavor. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Good | Average |
Using
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early | Early |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice | Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1-3 days | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Good | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | Some resistance | |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Mildew | Some resistance | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | 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) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | France | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Green Green / Yellow | Red | Red |