Fruit tree comparisons
Apple tree James Grieve | |
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James Grieve is the classic Scottish cooking apple. It can also be eaten fresh, and is excellent for juice. | |
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Growing
Apple tree James Grieve | |
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Gardening skill | Beginner |
Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
Pollination group | 3 |
Pollinating others | Good |
Using
Apple tree James Grieve | |
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Picking season | Mid |
Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice Hard cider |
Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
Apple tree James Grieve | |
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General resistance | Average |
Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
Canker | Some resistance |
Scab | Some susceptibility |
Climate
Apple tree James Grieve | |
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Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
Apple tree James Grieve | |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
Fruit color | Orange flush |