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Fruit tree comparison - Winter Gem
Apple trees
Winter Gem

Winter Gem is a late-season apple variety with a very good aromatic flavour.
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Growing


Apple trees
Winter Gem
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersAverage
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
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Using


Apple trees
Winter Gem
Picking seasonLate
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
CroppingGood
Food usesEating fresh
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Problems


Apple trees
Winter Gem
Scab (Apple and Pear)Some susceptibility
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Identification


Apple trees
Winter Gem
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Blossom colourPink - light
Fruit colourOrange flush
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