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Fruit tree variety comparisons


Cornelian cherry trees
Nikolka
Kiwi
Hayward
Pear trees
Conference

Nikolka is a red Cornelian cherry with a bitter-sweet flavour, rich in antioxidants.Hayward is a popular large-fruited female kiwi variety,Conference is a popular and reliable English pear, well-suited to temperate climates in north-west Europe.
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Growing


Cornelian cherry trees
Nikolka
Kiwi
Hayward
Pear trees
Conference
Gardening skillAverage
Beginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Self-fertile
Flowering group3
Disease resistanceGood
Average
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Using


Cornelian cherry trees
Nikolka
Kiwi
Hayward
Pear trees
Conference
Picking seasonEarly
Mid
Season of use2-3 weeks
Food usesEating fresh
Culinary
Juice
Eating fresh
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Climate


Cornelian cherry trees
Nikolka
Kiwi
Hayward
Pear trees
Conference
Summer average maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Cornelian cherry trees
Nikolka
Kiwi
Hayward
Pear trees
Conference
Country of originUkraine
United Kingdom
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colourRed
Green - light
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