Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Kingston Black |  Cabarette | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice. | A traditional very-late season dessert apple, found in northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Kingston Black | Apple trees Cabarette | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | 4 |
| Disease resistance | Poor |
Using
| Cider apple trees Kingston Black | Apple trees Cabarette | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Very late |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | 3 months or more |
| Picking period | early November | late October early November |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Kingston Black | Apple trees Cabarette | |
|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Kingston Black | Apple trees Cabarette | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Belgium France |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Fruit colour | Crimson | Green / Yellow |
| Flesh colour | White |