Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Wickson Crab |  Akane |  Gravenstein | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickson crab is a popular American hard-cider variety. | Akane is an attractive early-season eating apple with a good pedigree and a sweet/sharp flavour. | Gravenstein is a high-quality early-season eating and cooking apple, with an excellent strong apple flavour. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | Apple trees Akane | Apple trees Gravenstein | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Disease resistance | Good | Poor |
Using
| Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | Apple trees Akane | Apple trees Gravenstein | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early | Early |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | 1 week | 1 week |
| Food uses | Juice Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary Juice | Eating fresh Culinary Traditional cooker Dual purpose |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | Apple trees Akane | Apple trees Gravenstein | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 3 (-40C) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill | Low-chill |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | Apple trees Akane | Apple trees Gravenstein | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | Denmark | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1750 - 1799 | |
| Flower colour | White | ||
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Red |