Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Dabinett |  Mirabelle de Nancy |  Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice. | Mirabelle de Nancy is a traditional Mirabelle, originating from north-east France. | Conference is a popular and reliable English pear, well-suited to temperate climates in north-west Europe. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Mirabelle trees Mirabelle de Nancy | Pear trees Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Disease resistance | Good | Average |
Using
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Mirabelle trees Mirabelle de Nancy | Pear trees Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Late | Mid |
| Season of use | 1 week | 2-3 weeks | |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Culinary | Eating fresh |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Mirabelle trees Mirabelle de Nancy | Pear trees Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | ||
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
| Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Mirabelle trees Mirabelle de Nancy | Pear trees Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | France | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1550 - 1599 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | Yellow / Orange | Green - light |
| Flesh colour | White |