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Fruit tree comparisons


Apple trees
Newtown Pippin
Crab apple trees
Hewe's Virginia
Cider apple trees
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 skillAverage
Average
Experienced
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Pollination group3
3
4
Pollinating othersAverage
Good
Average
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Using


Apple trees
Newtown Pippin
Crab apple trees
Hewe's Virginia
Cider apple trees
Kingston Black
Picking seasonLate
Late
Very late
UsesEating 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
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Newtown Pippin
Crab apple trees
Hewe's Virginia
Cider apple trees
Kingston Black
General resistanceAverage
Poor
FireblightSome susceptibility
CankerSome susceptibility
Some susceptibility
ScabSome susceptibility
Some susceptibility
Cedar apple rustSome susceptibility
MildewSome susceptibility
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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 temperaturesCool ( 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 requirementLow-chill
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Identification


Apple trees
Newtown Pippin
Crab apple trees
Hewe's Virginia
Cider apple trees
Kingston Black
Country of originUnited States
United States
United Kingdom
Period of origin1750 - 1799
1850 - 1899
Fruit colorCrimson
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