Fruit tree comparisons
 Wickson Crab | |
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| Wickson crab is a popular crab apple variety which is also useful in cider blends. | |
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Growing
| Crab apple tree Wickson Crab | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
Using
| Crab apple tree Wickson Crab | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Juice Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Crab apple tree Wickson Crab | |
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| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Cedar apple rust | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Crab apple tree Wickson Crab | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 3 (-40C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
Identification
| Crab apple tree Wickson Crab | |
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| Fruit color | Orange / Red |