Fruit tree comparisons
 Akane | |
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| Akane is an attractive early-season eating apple with a good pedigree and a sweet/sharp flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Akane | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Apple tree Akane | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Akane | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance |
| Scab | Some resistance |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree Akane | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple tree Akane | |
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| Country of origin | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Red |