Fruit tree comparisons
 Amere de Berthencourt |  Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amere de Berthencourt is a traditional French bittersweet cider apple. | An old French bittersweet cider variety. | CrimsonTopaz is a modern scab-resistant variety from the Czech Republic, with a sweet-tart flavor. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple tree Amere de Berthencourt | Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good | Average |
Using
| Cider apple tree Amere de Berthencourt | Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late | |
| Uses | Hard cider | Hard cider | Eating fresh Juice |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple tree Amere de Berthencourt | Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Poor | Good | |
| Fireblight | Very susceptible | ||
| Canker | Some susceptibility | ||
| Scab | Some susceptibility | Some susceptibility | Very resistant |
| Mildew | Some susceptibility | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cider apple tree Amere de Berthencourt | Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | ||
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Cider apple tree Amere de Berthencourt | Cider apple tree Nehou | Apple tree CrimsonTopaz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | France | Czech Republic |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Yellow / Orange | Red - dark | |
| Flesh colour | White | Cream |