Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Stark's Earliest |  Bardsey |  Colapuy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| As the name suggests, Stark's Earliest will probably give you the first fresh apples of the year. | Bardsey is a hardy disease-resistant apple, discovered growing on an island off the west coast of Wales. | A traditional late-season dessert apple from France with a good sweet / sharp balance. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Stark's Earliest | Apple trees Bardsey | Apple trees Colapuy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 3 | |
| Disease resistance | Average | Good | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Stark's Earliest | Apple trees Bardsey | Apple trees Colapuy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very early | Mid | Very late |
| Season of use | Does not keep | 2-3 weeks | 3 months or more |
| Picking period | early July mid-July | late September | late October early November |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Juice | Eating fresh |
Climate
| Apple trees Stark's Earliest | Apple trees Bardsey | Apple trees Colapuy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 8 (-12C) | ||
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Stark's Earliest | Apple trees Bardsey | Apple trees Colapuy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | France Russia | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1850 - 1899 | |
| Flower colour | Pink - light | ||
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Red - dark | |
| Flesh colour | White |