Fruit tree comparisons
 Ribston Pippin |  Frequin Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| A handsome English apple from the 18th century. | Frequin Rouge is one of the most important of the traditional French hard-cider apple varieties. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | Cider apple trees Frequin Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | Cider apple trees Frequin Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | Cider apple trees Frequin Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Poor |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility | |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | Cider apple trees Frequin Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | Cider apple trees Frequin Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Period of origin | 1700 - 1749 | |
| Fruit color | Orange flush | Orange / Red |