Fruit tree comparisons
 Bountiful |  Concorde | |
|---|---|---|
| Bountiful is an easy-to-grow cooking apple, it retains its shape when cooked, fairly sweet for a cooker. | A marriage of Conference and Comice - Concorde is easy to grow, heavy crops, excellent flavour. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Bountiful | Pear trees Concorde | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Apple trees Bountiful | Pear trees Concorde | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Heavy | Heavy |
| Food uses | Culinary | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Apple trees Bountiful | Pear trees Concorde | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Average |
| Canker | Very susceptible | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | |
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility | |
| Fire blight | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Apple trees Bountiful | Pear trees Concorde | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | White |
| Fruit colour | Green | Green - light |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |