Fruit tree comparisons
 Tom Putt |  Pine Golden Pippin | |
|---|---|---|
| An old traditional English cider variety with a sharp juice, which can also be used for cooking. | A classic English russet apple from the Victorian era, notable for its pineapple-like flavor. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple trees Tom Putt | Apple trees Pine Golden Pippin | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
Using
| Cider apple trees Tom Putt | Apple trees Pine Golden Pippin | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Late |
| Uses | Culinary Traditional cooker Juice Hard cider | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple trees Tom Putt | Apple trees Pine Golden Pippin | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Average |
| Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Tom Putt | Apple trees Pine Golden Pippin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Tom Putt | Apple trees Pine Golden Pippin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Russet | |
| Flesh colour | Cream |