Fruit tree comparisons
 Ellison's Orange |  Grenadier | |
|---|---|---|
| Ellison's Orange is a well respected Cox-style apple which can achieve very good flavour. | Grenadier is an early-season cooking apple, and one of the most foolproof apple varieties. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Ellison's Orange | Apple trees Grenadier | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer | Partial tip-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees Ellison's Orange | Apple trees Grenadier | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1 week |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Culinary Traditional cooker Juice |
Problems
| Apple trees Ellison's Orange | Apple trees Grenadier | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Identification
| Apple trees Ellison's Orange | Apple trees Grenadier | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush | Green Green - light |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) |