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Fruit tree comparison - Blenheim Orange
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Blenheim Orange

Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple - useful for both dessert and culinary purposes.
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Growing


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Blenheim Orange
Gardening skillExperienced
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group3
Disease resistanceAverage
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Using


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Blenheim Orange
Picking seasonLate
Season of use1-2 months
Food usesEating fresh
Culinary
Dual purpose
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Climate


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Blenheim Orange
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Blenheim Orange
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1700 - 1749
Fruit colourOrange flush
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