Fruit tree comparisons
 Blenheim Orange | |
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| Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple, useful for dessert and culinary purposes. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
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| Gardening skill | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
| Canker | Very resistant |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
Identification
| Apple trees Blenheim Orange | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1700 - 1749 |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |