Fruit tree comparisons
 Newtown Pippin |  Hewe's Virginia |  Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In use since the 18th century, Newtown Pippin is a versatile American apple with a good aromatic flavor. | Also known as Virginia Crab, Hewe's Crab is considered one of the best varieties for cider. | Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Very late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Traditional cooker Juice Hard cider | Culinary Juice Hard cider | Hard cider |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1-2 months | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Poor | |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility | ||
| Canker | Some susceptibility | Some susceptibility | |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | Some susceptibility | |
| Cedar apple rust | Some susceptibility | ||
| Mildew | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 3 (-40C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Newtown Pippin | Crab apple trees Hewe's Virginia | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United States | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 | 1850 - 1899 | |
| Fruit color | Crimson |