Fruit tree comparisons
 Montmorency |  Akane | Apple tree Galarina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Galarina is best considered an improved, disease-resistant Gala (to which it is closely related). | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | Apple tree Galarina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average | Average |
Using
| Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | Apple tree Galarina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Early | Late |
| Uses | Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary Juice | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1 week | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | Apple tree Galarina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Scab | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance | ||
| Mildew | Some resistance | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | Apple tree Galarina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Cherry trees Montmorency | Apple tree Akane | Apple tree Galarina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | Japan | France |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Red | Red | Red |