Fruit tree comparisons
 James Grieve | |
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| James Grieve is the classic Scottish dual-purpose apple. It can be eaten fresh, and is also excellent for juicing and cooking. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees James Grieve | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple trees James Grieve | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice Hard cider |
| Flavour style (apples) | Sharper |
| Cooking result | Keeps shape |
Problems
| Apple trees James Grieve | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Canker | Some resistance |
Identification
| Apple trees James Grieve | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |