Fruit tree comparisons
 James Grieve |  Saturn |  Cornish Gilliflower | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Grieve is the classic Scottish dual-purpose apple. It can be eaten fresh, and is also excellent for juicing and cooking. | An attractive modern English apple, crisp flesh and an excellent flavour. | Cornish Gilliflower is a popular English eating apple with an excellent sweet aromatic flavour. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees James Grieve | Apple trees Saturn | Apple trees Cornish Gilliflower | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer | Partial tip-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Apple trees James Grieve | Apple trees Saturn | Apple trees Cornish Gilliflower | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Mid | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 2-3 weeks | 3 months or more |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice Hard cider | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Apple trees James Grieve | Apple trees Saturn | Apple trees Cornish Gilliflower | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | Very resistant | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance | ||
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Apple trees James Grieve | Apple trees Saturn | Apple trees Cornish Gilliflower | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1950 - 1999 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White | Pink - light | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush | Red | Green |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |