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Cider apple trees
Dabinett

Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice.
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Growing


Cider apple trees
Dabinett
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Pollination group6
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Cider apple trees
Dabinett
Picking seasonVery late
UsesHard cider
Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
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Disease resistance


Cider apple trees
Dabinett
General resistanceGood
FireblightSome resistance
ScabSome resistance
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Climate


Cider apple trees
Dabinett
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Chill requirementHigh-chill
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Identification


Cider apple trees
Dabinett
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colorRed - dark
Flesh colourWhite
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