Fruit tree comparisons
| Apple trees Ballerina Samba |  Hidden Rose |  Greensleeves | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One of the best-flavoured Ballerina minarette-type apple varieties. | Hidden Rose is named for the unexpected pink flesh hidden behind the plain green skin. | Greensleeves is a reliable and popular mid-season green/yellow apple, easy to grow and productive. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Ballerina Samba | Apple trees Hidden Rose | Apple trees Greensleeves | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Mild damp climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Apple trees Ballerina Samba | Apple trees Hidden Rose | Apple trees Greensleeves | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very late | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months | 1 week |
| Cropping | Good | Light | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Culinary Juice | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Apple trees Ballerina Samba | Apple trees Hidden Rose | Apple trees Greensleeves | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Poor | Good | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Apple trees Ballerina Samba | Apple trees Hidden Rose | Apple trees Greensleeves | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United States | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 2000 | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | Pink | White |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Red | Green - light | Green |
| Flesh colour | Pink / Red | ||
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |