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Best apple varieties for warm climates
Apple varieties that can tolerate the hot summers of southern Europe.
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Astringency
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Freestone
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Climate
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Zone 3 (-40C)
Zone 4 (-34C)
Zone 5 (-29C)
Zone 6 (-23C)
Zone 7 (-18C)
Zone 8 (-12C)
Zone 9 (-7C)
Zone 10 (-1C)
Summer average maximum temperatures
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Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
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Period of origin
1550 - 1599
1600 - 1649
1650 - 1699
1700 - 1749
1750 - 1799
1800 - 1849
1850 - 1899
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Flower colour
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Fruit colour
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