Fruit tree comparisons
| Ornamental cherry trees Kanzan |  Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Kanzan (or Kwanzan) is one of the most popular Japanese flowering cherries, well-suited to the UK climate. | A versatile English 17th century russet apple, Ashmead's Kernel is noted for its distinctive pear-like flavour. | |
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Growing
| Ornamental cherry trees Kanzan | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 4 | |
| Pollinating others | Poor | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Ornamental cherry trees Kanzan | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | |
| Cropping | Light | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Ornamental cherry trees Kanzan | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
Identification
| Ornamental cherry trees Kanzan | Apple trees Ashmead's Kernel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1650 - 1699 | 1700 - 1749 |
| Flowering month | April | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - dark | White |
| Fruit colour | Russet | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) RHS AM | RHS AGM (current) |