Fruit tree comparisons
| Apple tree CrimsonTopaz |  Blenheim Orange | Apple tree Fuji (early) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Early ripening forms of the Fuji apple variety. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | Apple tree Fuji (early) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Experienced | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor | Average |
Using
| Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | Apple tree Fuji (early) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 1-2 months | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | Apple tree Fuji (early) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Average | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | ||
| Canker | Very resistant | ||
| Scab | Very resistant | Some resistance | Some susceptibility |
| Mildew | Some resistance | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | Apple tree Fuji (early) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | Apple tree Blenheim Orange | Apple tree Fuji (early) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Czech Republic | United Kingdom | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1700 - 1749 | |
| Fruit color | Red - dark | Orange flush | Pink |
| Flesh colour | Cream | White |