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Fruit tree variety comparisons


Cider apple trees
Tremlett's Bitter
Apple trees
Idared

Tremlett's Bitter is a traditional English cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.Idared is a late-season American apple variety, notable for its excellent keeping qualities.
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Growing


Cider apple trees
Tremlett's Bitter
Apple trees
Idared
Gardening skillAverage
Beginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Flowering group5
2
Disease resistanceAverage
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Using


Cider apple trees
Tremlett's Bitter
Apple trees
Idared
Picking seasonLate
Late
Season of use3 months or more
Picking periodearly October
mid-October
Food usesHard cider
Eating fresh
Culinary
Juice
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Climate


Cider apple trees
Tremlett's Bitter
Apple trees
Idared
USDA cold hardyZone 3 (-40C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Cider apple trees
Tremlett's Bitter
Apple trees
Idared
Country of originUnited Kingdom
United States
Period of origin1850 - 1899
1900 - 1949
Flower colourPink - light
Fruit colourOrange / Red
Red
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