Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Yarlington Mill |  Reine de Reinettes | Apple trees Reinette des Capucins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarlington Mill is a traditional English cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice. | A traditional French dual-purpose apple, which was also known in the Victorian England as King of the Pippins. | Reinette des Capucins is an ancient French country apple variety, ideal for traditional French cookery and for eating fresh. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | Apple trees Reine de Reinettes | Apple trees Reinette des Capucins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | Good |
Using
| Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | Apple trees Reine de Reinettes | Apple trees Reinette des Capucins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Late | Late |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | 3 months or more | 1-2 months |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose Juice Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary Traditional cooker Dual purpose Juice |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | Apple trees Reine de Reinettes | Apple trees Reinette des Capucins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | ||
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | Apple trees Reine de Reinettes | Apple trees Reinette des Capucins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | France | France |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1800 - 1849 | |
| Flower colour | Pink - light | ||
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Orange flush | Green / Yellow Orange flush |