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Major cider apple trees

Major apples
Major is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Pollination group: 3
  • Uses: Hard cider

Major is a traditional English hard-cider variety, producing a full bittersweet juice.

It probably originated in the county of Devon in south-west England in the late 19th century, and was popular throughout Devon and Somerset.

Major cider apple trees for sale

We are now closed for the 2025 planting season.

  • Semi-dwarf 1-year bare-root tree $39.95
    Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
    G.210 rootstock
    Out of stock

Major characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Pollination group3
  • Picking seasonMid
  • UsesHard cider
  • Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
  • General resistanceAverage
  • ScabSome resistance
  • Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
  • Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Period of origin1850 - 1899
  • Flesh colourWhite
  • Fruit colorGreen - light