Fruit tree comparisons
 Warner's King |  Barbara |  Lord Lambourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| An 18th century English cooker which remains popular. Cooks to a sharp-flavoured puree. | Malus Barbara has dark pink blossom and small purple fruitlets. | Lord Lambourne is a popular versatile garden apple variety, with a good balance of sweet and sharp flavours. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Warner's King | Crab apple trees Barbara | Apple trees Lord Lambourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 2 | 2 | |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Apple trees Warner's King | Crab apple trees Barbara | Apple trees Lord Lambourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Mid | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 2-3 weeks | |
| Cropping | Good | ||
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Apple trees Warner's King | Crab apple trees Barbara | Apple trees Lord Lambourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | ||
| Canker | Some resistance | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very resistant |
Identification
| Apple trees Warner's King | Crab apple trees Barbara | Apple trees Lord Lambourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | ||
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | ||
| Flowering month | April | ||
| Blossom colour | Pink - dark | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Purple | Orange flush | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) |