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Crab apple trees
Geneva Crab

A large-fruited red-fleshed crab apple, useful for cider blends.
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Growing


Crab apple trees
Geneva Crab
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersPoor
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Using


Crab apple trees
Geneva Crab
Picking seasonEarly
UsesCulinary
Hard cider
Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
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Disease resistance


Crab apple trees
Geneva Crab
General resistanceGood
ScabSome resistance
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Climate


Crab apple trees
Geneva Crab
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Crab apple trees
Geneva Crab
Country of originCanada
Period of origin1900 - 1949
Fruit colorRed - dark
Flesh colourPink / Red
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