Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Melrose | |
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| Melrose is a Jonathan-style apple, with a sweet flavour and good storage life. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Melrose | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Melrose | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more |
| Picking period | mid-October |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Climate
| Apple trees Melrose | |
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| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
| Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Melrose | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark |
| Flesh colour | Cream |