Fruit tree comparisons
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| A traditional English bittersweet hard-cider variety. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Major | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
Using
| Cider apple trees Major | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple trees Major | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Major | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Major | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Green - light |
| Flesh colour | White |