Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Mutsu | |
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| Mutsu is a high quality dual-purpose apple from Japan, with a good flavour for eating fresh, and also sharp enough for cooking. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Mutsu | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Disease resistance | Poor |
Using
| Apple trees Mutsu | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more |
| Picking period | mid-October |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice |
Climate
| Apple trees Mutsu | |
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| USDA cold hardy | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Mutsu | |
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| Country of origin | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Flower colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Green |