Fruit tree comparisons
| Pear trees Humbug | Crab apple trees Elk River | |
|---|---|---|
| Humbug is an unusual pear variety, the fruits have distinctive green and yellow stripes. | Elk River features large fragrant pink single flowers followed by small bright green crab-apples. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Humbug | Crab apple trees Elk River | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Pear trees Humbug | Crab apple trees Elk River | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 3 months or more |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Hard cider Edible fruits |
Problems
| Pear trees Humbug | Crab apple trees Elk River | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very susceptible | |
| Fire blight | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Pear trees Humbug | Crab apple trees Elk River | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ukraine | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Flowering month | May June | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Varigated | Green |