Fruit tree comparisons
 Reverend W. Wilks | |
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| A widely-grown and well-regarded English cooking apple. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Reverend W. Wilks | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees Reverend W. Wilks | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Culinary Traditional cooker |
Problems
| Apple trees Reverend W. Wilks | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
Identification
| Apple trees Reverend W. Wilks | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White |