Fruit tree comparisons
 Saturn |  Irish Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn is a distinctive flat peach also known as a donut peach or Chinese peach. | Irish Peach is a popular early season apple, ripening in July / August. It is easy to grow and low maintenance. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Peach trees Saturn | Apple trees Irish Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Tip-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Peach trees Saturn | Apple trees Irish Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very early | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | Does not keep | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Peach trees Saturn | Apple trees Irish Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance | |
| Peach leaf curl | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Peach trees Saturn | Apple trees Irish Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ireland | |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush |