Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Jonathan |  Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan is one of the best-flavoured American apple varieties, and a good choice for the home orchard. | Ashmead's Kernel is a traditional English eating apple with a distinctive pear-like flavour. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Jonathan | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers | |
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 4 |
| Disease resistance | Poor | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Jonathan | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | 3 months or more |
| Picking period | early October | mid-October |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh Juice |
Climate
| Apple trees Jonathan | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Jonathan | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1700 - 1749 |
| Flower colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Russet |