Fruit tree comparisons
| Cider apple tree Harrison | |
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| Harrison is a traditional American cider apple, noted for its excellent juice quality. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple tree Harrison | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Cider apple tree Harrison | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Juice Hard cider |
| Cropping | Good |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Juice style | Bittersweet (cider) |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple tree Harrison | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
| Cider apple tree Harrison | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (5) -20F / -29C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Cider apple tree Harrison | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 |
| Fruit color | Russet Yellow |
| Fruit size | Large |
| Awards | Slow Food - Ark of Taste |