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Cider apple trees
Binet Rouge
Cider apple trees
Dabinett

A popular traditional French hard cider variety.Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice.
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Growing


Cider apple trees
Binet Rouge
Cider apple trees
Dabinett
Gardening skillExperienced
Beginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Self-fertile
Pollination group4
6
Pollinating othersGood
Average
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Using


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


Cider apple trees
Binet Rouge
Cider apple trees
Dabinett
General resistanceAverage
Good
FireblightVery susceptible
Some resistance
CankerVery resistant
ScabSome susceptibility
Some resistance
MildewVery susceptible
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Climate


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


Cider apple trees
Binet Rouge
Cider apple trees
Dabinett
Country of originFrance
United Kingdom
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colorRed - dark
Flesh colourWhite
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