Fruit tree comparisons
 Frostbite |  Ellis Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| An unusual small apple with a distinctive sweet flavor, and exceptional cold-hardiness. | Ellis Bitter is a traditional and popular English cider apple, producing a bittersweet juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Frostbite | Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Frostbite | Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Juice | Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Frostbite | Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Average |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility | |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | |
| Mildew | Very resistant |
Climate
| Apple trees Frostbite | Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 3 (-40C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Frostbite | Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Fruit color | Red - dark | Red striped |
| Flesh colour | Cream | White |