Fruit tree comparisons
 William Crump |  Rosette | |
|---|---|---|
| A little-known high quality English apple, related to Cox and Worcester Pearmain. | Probably the best-flavoured of the pink-fleshed apple varieties, and produces lovely pink juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees William Crump | Apple trees Rosette | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Partial tip-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees William Crump | Apple trees Rosette | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 1 week |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Apple trees William Crump | Apple trees Rosette | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
Identification
| Apple trees William Crump | Apple trees Rosette | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 2000 |
| Blossom colour | White | White Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | |
| Flesh colour | Pink / Red |