Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Wickson Crab |  Akane | |
|---|---|---|
| Wickson crab is a popular American hard-cider variety. | Akane is an attractive early-season eating apple with a good pedigree and a sweet/sharp flavour. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | Apple trees Akane | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 4 |
| Disease resistance | Good |
Using
| Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | Apple trees Akane | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | 1 week |
| Food uses | Juice Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | Apple trees Akane | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 3 (-40C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | Apple trees Akane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Flower colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Red |