Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Blenheim Orange | |
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| Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple - useful for both dessert and culinary purposes. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
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| Attractive features | Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant |
| Gardening skill | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Season of use | 1-2 months |
| Picking period | early October |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Climate
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
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| USDA cold hardy | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1700 - 1749 |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush |