Fruit tree comparisons
 Devonshire Quarrenden |  Lord Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| A very old English summer apple, with a vinous strawberry flavour, grown throughout the UK. | Lord Derby is a high-quality mid/late-season traditional English cooking apple, cooks to a chunky puree. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Devonshire Quarrenden | Apple trees Lord Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees Devonshire Quarrenden | Apple trees Lord Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very early | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice | Culinary Traditional cooker Juice |
Problems
| Apple trees Devonshire Quarrenden | Apple trees Lord Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very resistant | Very resistant |
Identification
| Apple trees Devonshire Quarrenden | Apple trees Lord Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1650 - 1699 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Red / Green |