Fruit tree comparisons
| Apple tree Fuji (early) |  Rhode Island Greening |  Anna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early ripening forms of the Fuji apple variety. | Rhode Island Greening is a well-regarded American heirloom variety, particularly good for cooking. | 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. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple tree Fuji (early) | Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor | Average |
Using
| Apple tree Fuji (early) | Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late | Very early |
| Uses | Eating fresh | Culinary Traditional cooker | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 3 months or more | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Fuji (early) | Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Average | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Very susceptible | |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | ||
| Cedar apple rust | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple tree Fuji (early) | Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple tree Fuji (early) | Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United States | Israel |
| Period of origin | 1650 - 1699 | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Fruit color | Pink | Green | Green - light Green / Red Red |
| Flesh colour | White | Cream |