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Fruit tree comparison - Ellis Bitter
Cider apple trees
Ellis Bitter

Ellis Bitter is a traditional and popular English cider apple, producing a bittersweet juice.
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Growing


Cider apple trees
Ellis Bitter
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group5
Disease resistanceAverage
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Using


Cider apple trees
Ellis Bitter
Picking seasonMid
Season of use2-3 weeks
Food usesHard cider
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Climate


Cider apple trees
Ellis Bitter
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Cider apple trees
Ellis Bitter
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Fruit colourRed striped
Flesh colourWhite
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