Fruit tree comparisons
 Pinova |  Seneca | |
|---|---|---|
| An attractive disease-resistant dessert apple, capable of producing good clean fruit without chemical sprays. | Seneca is a high-quality late-season large American plum with a notably sweet flavour. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Pinova | Plum trees Seneca | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Apple trees Pinova | Plum trees Seneca | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Heavy | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Apple trees Pinova | Plum trees Seneca | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Average |
| Canker | Some resistance | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | |
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Apple trees Pinova | Plum trees Seneca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Germany | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Red |