Fruit tree comparisons
 Butler |  Santana | |
|---|---|---|
| Butler is a relatively new hazel variety, with heavy crops of large hazel nuts. | Santana is a good quality disease-resistant apple, notable for low levels of allergenic compounds. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Hazel trees Butler | Apple trees Santana | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Hazel trees Butler | Apple trees Santana | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Heavy | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Hazel trees Butler | Apple trees Santana | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | |
| Canker | Some resistance | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very resistant | |
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Hazel trees Butler | Apple trees Santana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | Netherlands |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Red | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |