Fruit tree comparisons
Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
---|---|
Porter's Perfection is a 19th century English cider variety producing a bittersharp juice. | |
remove |
Growing
Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
---|---|
Gardening skill | Average |
Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
Pollination group | 3 |
Pollinating others | Average |
Using
Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
---|---|
Picking season | Late |
Uses | Hard cider |
Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
---|---|
General resistance | Good |
Canker | Some resistance |
Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
---|---|
Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
---|---|
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
Fruit color | Orange flush |