Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon |  Prunus sargentii | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First discovered in the 18th century, Newtown Pippin is a versatile American apple with a good aromatic flavour. | Meyer lemons are a natural citrus hybrid, one of the easiest citrus varieties to grow in northern climates. | Sargent's Cherry is an impressive ornamental cherry, with attractive pink blossom, good autumn leaf colours, and a pleasing form. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | Ornamental cherry trees Prunus sargentii | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attractive features | Attractive fruit Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour | |
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 3 | ||
| Flowering season | Early | ||
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | Ornamental cherry trees Prunus sargentii | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | 1-2 months | |
| Picking period | early October | ||
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Traditional cooker Juice Hard cider | Culinary Juice |
Climate
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | Ornamental cherry trees Prunus sargentii | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 8 (-12C) | Zone 7 (-18C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | Ornamental cherry trees Prunus sargentii | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | China | Japan |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 | ||
| Flower colour | White | Pink | |
| Fruit colour | Yellow Yellow / Orange | ||
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |
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