Fruit tree variety comparisons
| Saskatoon bushes Mandam |  Peasgood's Nonsuch |  Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A popular and compact commercial Saskatoon, ripening in the second half of July. | Peasgood Nonsuch is a highly-regarded old-fashioned English cooking apple. | Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple - useful for both dessert and culinary purposes. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Saskatoon bushes Mandam | Apple trees Peasgood's Nonsuch | Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attractive features | Attractive fruit | Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant | |
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 | |
| Disease resistance | Good | Average | Average |
Using
| Saskatoon bushes Mandam | Apple trees Peasgood's Nonsuch | Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Mid | Late |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Edible fruits | Culinary Traditional cooker Dual purpose Juice | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Climate
| Saskatoon bushes Mandam | Apple trees Peasgood's Nonsuch | Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | ||
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Saskatoon bushes Mandam | Apple trees Peasgood's Nonsuch | Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Russia | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1700 - 1749 | |
| Flower colour | White | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark | Orange flush |