Fruit tree comparisons
 Kidd's Orange Red |  Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Kidd's Orange Red is one of the best Cox-style apples, aromatic, sweet, and easy to grow. | A compact-growing Medlar, useful for smaller gardens. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Kidd's Orange Red | Medlar trees Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Apple trees Kidd's Orange Red | Medlar trees Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | |
| Cropping | Light | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice | Dual purpose |
Problems
| Apple trees Kidd's Orange Red | Medlar trees Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | |
| Fire blight | Some resistance |
Identification
| Apple trees Kidd's Orange Red | Medlar trees Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | New Zealand | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - dark | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |