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Brown's Apple cider apple tree

Brown's Apple
Brown's Apple is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Pollination group: 5
  • Uses: Hard cider

Brown's Apple is a widely-grown traditional English cider apple variety producing a sharp juice. It is thought to originate from the county of Devon in the early 20th century.

Brown's Apple cider apple trees for sale

Our inventory is up to date, you can pre-order now for the spring 2024 planting season.

  • Dwarf 1-year bare-root tree $37.95
    Mature height: 6ft-9ft after 10 years
    G.11 rootstock

Brown's Apple characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Pollination group5
  • Pollinating othersGood
  • Picking seasonLate
  • UsesHard cider
  • Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
  • General resistanceGood
  • FireblightSome susceptibility
  • ScabVery resistant
  • Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
  • Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Period of origin1900 - 1949
  • Fruit colorOrange / Red