Fruit tree comparisons
 Vranja |  Little Pax |  Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A popular traditional Quince variety, well-suited to the southern UK. | A new English apple variety, recently discovered on the Isle of Wight - but its appearance and flavour hark back to the Victorian era. | A dual-purpose apple, named for the exceptionally large size of its fruits. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Quince trees Vranja | Apple trees Little Pax | Apple trees Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average | |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Poor | |
| Fruit bearing | Tip-bearer | Partial tip-bearer | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Quince trees Vranja | Apple trees Little Pax | Apple trees Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 3 months or more | |
| Cropping | Heavy | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Quince trees Vranja | Apple trees Little Pax | Apple trees Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Quince trees Vranja | Apple trees Little Pax | Apple trees Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 2000 | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | ||
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | ||
| Flesh colour | Cream | Cream |