Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Szafer |  Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Szafer bears heavy crops of sweet red Cornelian cherries over a long period. | Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cornelian cherry trees Szafer | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | |
| Disease resistance | Good | Poor |
Using
| Cornelian cherry trees Szafer | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Very late |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice | Hard cider |
Climate
| Cornelian cherry trees Szafer | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Cornelian cherry trees Szafer | Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Poland | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | Crimson |