Fruit tree comparisons
 Sorbus scalaris |  Norfolk Royal Russet |  Eden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One of the more spreading smaller Rowan species, with orange/red autumn leaf colours, and clusters of small orange fruilets. | Norfolk Royal Russet is a glorious golden-russet apple which tastes as good as it looks. | A new dual-purpose apple which has a naturally non-browning flesh, ideal for salads and fresh apple juice. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | Apple trees Norfolk Royal Russet | Apple trees Eden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | Apple trees Norfolk Royal Russet | Apple trees Eden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks | |
| Cropping | Good | Good | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice Drying |
Problems
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | Apple trees Norfolk Royal Russet | Apple trees Eden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Average | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | ||
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance | ||
| Fire blight | Some resistance |
Identification
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | Apple trees Norfolk Royal Russet | Apple trees Eden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | China | United Kingdom | Canada |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Flowering month | May | ||
| Blossom colour | White | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Russet | Red / Green |
| Flesh colour | White |