Fruit tree variety comparisons
| Apple trees Chantecler |  Somerset Redstreak |  Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantecler is a very attractive late season apple that keeps well. | An English cider apple variety producing a very high-quality bittersweet juice. | Wickson crab is a popular American hard-cider variety. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Chantecler | Cider apple trees Somerset Redstreak | Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Chantecler | Cider apple trees Somerset Redstreak | Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Picking period | mid-October | mid-October | mid-November |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Hard cider | Juice Hard cider |
Climate
| Apple trees Chantecler | Cider apple trees Somerset Redstreak | Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 3 (-40C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Chantecler | Cider apple trees Somerset Redstreak | Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Flower colour | Pink - light | Pink - light | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red Red striped | Orange / Red |