Fruit tree comparisons
Cider apple tree Ellis Bitter | |
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Ellis Bitter is a traditional and popular English cider apple, producing a bittersweet juice. | |
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Growing
Cider apple tree Ellis Bitter | |
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Gardening skill | Average |
Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
Pollination group | 5 |
Using
Cider apple tree Ellis Bitter | |
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Picking season | Mid |
Uses | Hard cider |
Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
Cider apple tree Ellis Bitter | |
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General resistance | Average |
Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
Scab | Some susceptibility |
Mildew | Very resistant |
Climate
Cider apple tree Ellis Bitter | |
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Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
Cider apple tree Ellis Bitter | |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Fruit color | Red striped |
Flesh colour | White |