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Fruit tree comparison - Medaille d'Or
Cider apple tree
Medaille d'Or

Medaille d'Or is a traditional French cider variety, which produces a full bittersweet juice.
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Growing


Cider apple tree
Medaille d'Or
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group6
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Cider apple tree
Medaille d'Or
Picking seasonLate
UsesHard cider
Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
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Disease resistance


Cider apple tree
Medaille d'Or
General resistanceAverage
FireblightSome susceptibility
ScabSome resistance
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Climate


Cider apple tree
Medaille d'Or
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Cider apple tree
Medaille d'Or
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colorBrown
Russet
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