Fruit tree comparisons
 Anna | Cherry trees Balaton |  Doux Normandie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna is the go-to apple apple variety for growers in low-chill climates - if you are in southern California, or the southern states, Anna is a good choice. | A late-season tart cherry, great for pies and jams, with a sweet tangy flavor and high sugar content - can also be eaten out of hand. | Doux Normandie is a traditional French cider variety from Normandie, producing a sweet juice. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | Cider apple tree Doux Normandie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
Using
| Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | Cider apple tree Doux Normandie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very early | Late | Very late |
| Uses | Eating fresh | Hard cider | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | Cider apple tree Doux Normandie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Average |
Climate
| Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | Cider apple tree Doux Normandie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | ||
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | Cider apple tree Doux Normandie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Israel | Hungary | France |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Fruit color | Green - light Green / Red Red | Red - dark | Orange flush |
| Flesh colour | Cream |