Fruit tree comparisons
Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | |
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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. | 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. | |
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Growing
Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | |
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Gardening skill | Average | Average | Beginner |
Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Self-fertile |
Pollination group | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Pollinating others | Poor | Average |
Using
Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | |
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Picking season | Late | Very early | Late |
Uses | Culinary Traditional cooker | Eating fresh | |
Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1 week |
Disease resistance
Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | |
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General resistance | Average | Average | Average |
Fireblight | Very susceptible | ||
Cedar apple rust | Some susceptibility |
Climate
Apple tree Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | |
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Cold hardiness (USDA) | 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 Rhode Island Greening | Apple tree Anna | Cherry trees Balaton | |
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Country of origin | United States | Israel | Hungary |
Period of origin | 1650 - 1699 | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 |
Fruit color | Green | Green - light Green / Red Red | Red - dark |
Flesh colour | Cream |