Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Pink Pearl |  Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Pearl features bright pink flesh, and pink apple blossom. | Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Pink Pearl | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 1 | 4 |
| Disease resistance | Poor | Poor |
Using
| Apple trees Pink Pearl | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Very late |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Picking period | mid-August | early November |
| Food uses | Culinary Juice Hard cider | Hard cider |
Climate
| Apple trees Pink Pearl | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Pink Pearl | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Crimson |
| Flesh colour | Pink / Red |