Fruit tree comparisons
 Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz |  Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| An old French bittersweet cider variety. | CrimsonTopaz is a modern scab-resistant variety from the Czech Republic, with a sweet-tart flavor. | Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple, useful for dessert and cooking with. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average | Poor |
Using
| Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late | Late |
| Uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Average | |
| Canker | Very resistant | ||
| Scab | Some susceptibility | Very resistant | Some resistance |
| Mildew | Some resistance | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | ||
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 | 1700 - 1749 |
| Fruit color | Red - dark | Orange flush | |
| Flesh colour | Cream |