Shizuka apple trees

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• Picking season: Late
• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 3

A large sweet-flavored crisp eating apple from Japan.

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All about Shizuka apple trees

Shizuka is a sister of Mutsu (also known as Crispin) and shares the same parentage. It has a much sweeter character than its sibling, and is the better choice if you prefer a sweet eating apple. However its lack of acidity makes it a bit less versatile than Mutsu in the kitchen.

The apples are quite large, and usually a pale yellow-green color, although this can often be overlaid with an extensive orange flush.

How to grow

Both Mutsu and Shizuka are triploid varieties, so will not cross-pollinate with other apples. Like Mutsu it appears to be quite susceptible to disease, but in practice its natural vigor means it does not succumb to problems that easily and it is overall quite a reliable tree for the home orchard.

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Shizuka characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Shizuka?Average
• Is Shizuka self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is Shizuka?3
• Is Shizuka good for pollinating others?Poor
• What season do you pick Shizuka?Late
• UsesEating freshJuice
• How long can you keep Shizuka in a fridge?1-2 months
• What is the overall disease resistance of Shizuka?Poor
• How resistant is Shizuka to fire blight?Some susceptibility
• Is Shizuka resistant to scab?Some susceptibility
• Is Shizuka resistant to cedar apple rust?Some susceptibility
• Is Shizuka resistant to powdery mildew?Some resistance
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Shizuka?Zone 4 (-34C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Where does Shizuka originate from?Japan
• When was Shizuka first introduced?1900 - 1949
• Flesh colorWhite
• Fruit colorGreen / Yellow

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