Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Stark Crimson | Cherry trees Burlat |  Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A red form of Clapp's Favorite, also known as Kalle. The pears have a sweet flavor, and ripen in late summer. | Burlat is a bright red sweet cherry, which ripens in late May / early June. | Wickson crab is a popular American hard-cider variety. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Pear trees Stark Crimson | Cherry trees Burlat | Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Disease resistance | Poor | Average |
Using
| Pear trees Stark Crimson | Cherry trees Burlat | Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Very early | Late |
| Season of use | 1-3 days | 1-3 days | 2-3 weeks |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh | Juice Hard cider |
Climate
| Pear trees Stark Crimson | Cherry trees Burlat | Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 3 (-40C) | Zone 3 (-40C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) |
Identification
| Pear trees Stark Crimson | Cherry trees Burlat | Cider apple trees Wickson Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | ||
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Red | Red Red - dark | Orange / Red |
| Flesh colour | Dark red |