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Cider apple trees
Porter's Perfection

Porter's Perfection is a 19th century English cider variety producing a bittersharp juice.
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Growing


Cider apple trees
Porter's Perfection
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Cider apple trees
Porter's Perfection
Picking seasonLate
UsesHard cider
Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
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Disease resistance


Cider apple trees
Porter's Perfection
General resistanceGood
CankerSome resistance
ScabSome resistance
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Climate


Cider apple trees
Porter's Perfection
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
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Identification


Cider apple trees
Porter's Perfection
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Fruit colorOrange flush
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