Fruit tree comparisons
 Porter's Perfection | Apple trees Erwin Bauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Porter's Perfection is a 19th century English cider variety producing a bittersharp juice. | A fine-flavored late-season eating apple from Germany. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | Apple trees Erwin Bauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | Apple trees Erwin Bauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | Apple trees Erwin Bauer | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Average |
| Canker | Some resistance | |
| Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | Apple trees Erwin Bauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | Apple trees Erwin Bauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Orange flush | Green / Red |