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Fruit tree variety comparisons


Fig trees
Rouge de Bordeaux
Apple trees
Antonovka 1.5 pound
Cherry trees
Verchocq

As the name suggests this fig has a red-flesh with a rich sweet flavour.Known by many different names, this is a sport variation of Antonovka, noted for its very large apples.Verchocq is a traditional white cherry, maturing in early July.
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Growing


Fig trees
Rouge de Bordeaux
Apple trees
Antonovka 1.5 pound
Cherry trees
Verchocq
Gardening skillExperienced
Beginner
Average
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Not self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Flowering group3
3
Disease resistanceGood
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Using


Fig trees
Rouge de Bordeaux
Apple trees
Antonovka 1.5 pound
Cherry trees
Verchocq
Picking seasonMid
Early
Early
Season of use1 week
2-3 weeks
1-3 days
Food usesEating fresh
Culinary
Eating fresh
Culinary
Dual purpose
Eating fresh
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Climate


Fig trees
Rouge de Bordeaux
Apple trees
Antonovka 1.5 pound
Cherry trees
Verchocq
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 3 (-40C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Fig trees
Rouge de Bordeaux
Apple trees
Antonovka 1.5 pound
Cherry trees
Verchocq
Country of originFrance
Russia
France
Flower colourWhite
Fruit colourPurple
Yellow
Flesh colourGolden / Yellow
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