Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Reinette de France |  Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A highly-regarded traditional French dessert apple. | 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. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Reinette de France | Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attractive features | Attractive fruit Scented flowers | ||
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 | 3 | |
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Reinette de France | Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Late | Late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | 3 months or more | 1-2 months |
| Picking period | late October | early October | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Traditional cooker Juice Hard cider | Culinary Juice |
Climate
| Apple trees Reinette de France | Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 8 (-12C) | |
| 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 Reinette de France | Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Citrus trees Meyer Lemon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Belgium France | United States | China |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 | ||
| Flower colour | White | ||
| Fruit colour | Green / Yellow Russet | Yellow Yellow / Orange | |
| Flesh colour | White | Golden / Yellow |
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