Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Melrose |  Sang de Boeuf | |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose is a Jonathan-style apple, with a sweet flavour and good storage life. | A dark red dual-purpose apple, particularly good for cooking and juicing. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Melrose | Apple trees Sang de Boeuf | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Melrose | Apple trees Sang de Boeuf | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | 3 months or more |
| Picking period | mid-October | early October |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Culinary Traditional cooker |
Climate
| Apple trees Melrose | Apple trees Sang de Boeuf | |
|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | |
| Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Melrose | Apple trees Sang de Boeuf | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | Belgium France |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | Red |
| Flesh colour | Cream | White |