Fruit tree comparisons
 Profusion |  Sorbus hupehensis |  Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malus Profusion (also known as Directeur Moerlands) is a classic crab apple variety, with dense clusters of deep pink blossom followed by small crimson berry-like fruitlets. | A classic rowan tree with pink berries and good autumn leaf colours. | A late-season dessert pear from Belgium, with an excellent sweet flavour. | |
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Growing
| Crab apple trees Profusion | Rowan Sorbus hupehensis | Pear trees Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 2 | 4 | |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Profusion | Rowan Sorbus hupehensis | Pear trees Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | ||
| Cropping | Heavy | ||
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Profusion | Rowan Sorbus hupehensis | Pear trees Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good | Poor |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | ||
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility | Some susceptibility | |
| Fire blight | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Profusion | Rowan Sorbus hupehensis | Pear trees Winter Nelis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Netherlands | Belgium | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1800 - 1849 | |
| Flowering month | April | May June | |
| Blossom colour | Crimson | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | Pink | Green / Yellow |