Fruit tree comparisons
 Kerr | |
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| A cold-hardy crab-apple, primarily used for cider and cooking. | |
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Growing
| Crab apple tree Kerr | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
Using
| Crab apple tree Kerr | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Crab apple tree Kerr | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance |
Climate
| Crab apple tree Kerr | |
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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 Kerr | |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Flesh colour | Cream |