Fruit tree comparisons
 Kingston Black | |
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| Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple tree Kingston Black | |
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| Gardening skill | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Cider apple tree Kingston Black | |
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| Picking season | Very late |
| Uses | Hard cider |
| Cropping | Light |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Juice style | Bittersharp (cider) |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple tree Kingston Black | |
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| General resistance | Poor |
| Canker | Some susceptibility |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Cedar apple rust | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Cider apple tree Kingston Black | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (5) -20F / -29C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Cider apple tree Kingston Black | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Crimson |
| Fruit size | Average |