Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Akane | |
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| Akane is an attractive early-season eating apple with a good pedigree and a sweet/sharp flavour. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Akane | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Disease resistance | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Akane | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Season of use | 1 week |
| Picking period | late August |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
Climate
| Apple trees Akane | |
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| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Akane | |
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| Country of origin | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit colour | Red |