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Fruit tree comparisons


Cider apple tree
Domaine

Domaine is a traditional French bittersharp cider apple variety.
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Growing


Cider apple tree
Domaine
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group2
Pollinating othersAverage
Bearing regularityBiennial tendency
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
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Using


Cider apple tree
Domaine
Picking seasonMid
UsesHard cider
CroppingGood
Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
Juice styleBittersharp (cider)
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Disease resistance


Cider apple tree
Domaine
General resistanceAverage
FireblightSome resistance
CankerSome susceptibility
ScabSome susceptibility
MildewSome susceptibility
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Climate


Cider apple tree
Domaine
Cold hardiness (USDA)(5) -20F / -29C
(6) -10F / -23C
(7) 0F / -18C
(8) 10F / -12C
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
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Identification


Cider apple tree
Domaine
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Fruit colorOrange / Red
Fruit sizeAverage
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