Fruit tree variety comparisons
| Apple trees Pendragon |  Red Foxwhelp |  Kasandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| An unusual red-fleshed apple from Cornwall or Devon in England. The bark, blossom, and leaves also have a dull-red tint. | Red Foxwhelp also known as Herefordshire Redstreak, is an old English cider apple variety which produces a dull red bittersweet juice. | An early-ripening modern hybrid persimmon, suitable for northern climates. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Pendragon | Cider apple trees Red Foxwhelp | Persimmon trees Kasandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers | ||
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 6 | 5 | |
| Disease resistance | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Pendragon | Cider apple trees Red Foxwhelp | Persimmon trees Kasandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Very late | Early |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | ||
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice | Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary Drying |
| Astringency | Astringent |
Climate
| Apple trees Pendragon | Cider apple trees Red Foxwhelp | Persimmon trees Kasandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 7 (-18C) | ||
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Pendragon | Cider apple trees Red Foxwhelp | Persimmon trees Kasandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | France |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1650 - 1699 | |
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | ||
| Fruit colour | Red Red - dark | Orange / Red | Orange |
| Flesh colour | Pink / Red | Orange |