Bulmers Norman cider apple trees

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• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 3
• Uses: Hard cider

A traditional English bittersweet cider apple.

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Bulmers Norman cider apple trees for sale

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• Semi-dwarf, 1-year bare-root tree $39.95 Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
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All about Bulmers Norman cider apple trees

H.P. Bulmer is a long-established English cider manufacturer. From traditional beginnings in the 19th century it is now the largest cider brand in the UK. The company played an active role in the development of English cider, including investing in orchards, production techniques and different varieties. Bulmers Norman is one of their "in-house" varieties, although as the name suggests it almost certainly originates from the region of Normandy in France.

Bulmers Norman produces a bittersweet juice.

How to grow

Bulmers Norman is more cold-hardy than many European cider apple varieties. The main horticultural difficulty is its tendency to become biennial - this can be alleviated by ensuring it is not allowed to set too heavy a crop.

Bulmers Norman is a triploid variety, and produces a large and vigorous tree.

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Bulmers Norman characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Bulmers Norman?Experienced
• Is Bulmers Norman self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is Bulmers Norman?3
• Is Bulmers Norman good for pollinating others?Poor
• What season do you pick Bulmers Norman?Late
• UsesHard cider
• How long can you keep Bulmers Norman in a fridge?2-3 weeks
• What is the overall disease resistance of Bulmers Norman?Average
• Is Bulmers Norman resistant to scab?Very susceptible
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Bulmers Norman?Zone 3 (-40C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
• Where does Bulmers Norman originate from?United Kingdom
• When was Bulmers Norman first introduced?1900 - 1949
• Fruit colorGreen - light