Author Topic: What is the difference between the Bruce Canistel, and the Ross?  (Read 1074 times)

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I recently planted a Bruce canistel that has 5 fruits growing.

I've been reading that some describe the canistel as having a latex taste and stickiness. Is this the case with the bruce?

How does Bruce compare in taste and productivity to the Ross?

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Re: What is the difference between the Bruce Canistel, and the Ross?
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2017, 07:31:57 AM »
There is no comparison.  Bruce is a prolific producer of gorgeous large fruits while Ross is not.  Ross tastes nothing like Bruce.  It is not dry and chalky, has no smell and no latex like Bruce.  For my taste, I'd much rather have a few good Ross fruits than a tree full of large Bruce fruits. But, that's just me.  If you like the Bruce vibe, I might suggest El Trompo or Fairchild #2. I don't think Ross is even the same species as the other canistels. The tree growth habit is completely different as is the look of the fruits.
Harry
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