Fruit tree comparisons
 Dabinett |  Liberty |  Hewe's Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice. | Liberty is a popular disease-resistant apple, large crops of bright red apples, similar to McIntosh. | Also known as Virginia Crab, Hewe's Crab is considered one of the best varieties for cider. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Apple trees Liberty | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor | Good |
Using
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Apple trees Liberty | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Late | Late |
| Uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Juice | Culinary Juice Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Apple trees Liberty | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Good | |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Scab | Some resistance | Very resistant | |
| Cedar apple rust | Very resistant | ||
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Apple trees Liberty | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 3 (-40C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Hot (>30C / 86F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
| Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Dabinett | Apple trees Liberty | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United States | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Fruit color | Red - dark | Crimson | |
| Flesh colour | White |