Fruit tree comparisons
 Ellis Bitter | |
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| Ellis Bitter is a traditional and popular English cider apple, producing a bittersweet juice. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 5 |
Using
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Mildew | Very resistant |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Fruit color | Red striped |
| Flesh colour | White |