Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Concorde |  Somerset Redstreak | |
|---|---|---|
| A marriage of Conference and Comice - Concorde is easy to grow, heavy crops, excellent flavour. | An English cider apple variety producing a very high-quality bittersweet juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Pear trees Concorde | Cider apple trees Somerset Redstreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | 5 |
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
Using
| Pear trees Concorde | Cider apple trees Somerset Redstreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Hard cider |
Climate
| Pear trees Concorde | Cider apple trees Somerset Redstreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Pear trees Concorde | Cider apple trees Somerset Redstreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Flower colour | White | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Green - light | Orange / Red Red striped |