Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Berner Rosen |  Granny Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Berner Rosen is an attractive dessert apple from Switzerland. | Granny Smith is the world-famous green apple from Australia, a good choice for warmer apple-growing regions. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Berner Rosen | Apple trees Granny Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Berner Rosen | Apple trees Granny Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Very late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh Culinary |
Climate
| Apple trees Berner Rosen | Apple trees Granny Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Berner Rosen | Apple trees Granny Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Switzerland | Australia |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Flower colour | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush Red / Green | Green |
| Flesh colour | White Light green / Yellow |