Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Blenheim Orange |  Reinette Descardre |  Dabinett | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple - useful for both dessert and culinary purposes. | Reinette Descardre is a good quality Belgian dessert apple with a sweet fruity flavour. | Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | Apple trees Reinette Descardre | Cider apple trees Dabinett | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attractive features | Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant | ||
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | Apple trees Reinette Descardre | Cider apple trees Dabinett | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Very late |
| Season of use | 1-2 months | 1-2 months | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Eating fresh | Hard cider |
Climate
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | Apple trees Reinette Descardre | Cider apple trees Dabinett | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | |
| Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | Apple trees Reinette Descardre | Cider apple trees Dabinett | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Belgium | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1700 - 1749 | 1800 - 1849 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush | Green / Yellow Orange flush Russet | Red - dark |
| Flesh colour | White | White |