Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Ellis Bitter | Kiwi Tomuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Bitter is a traditional and popular English cider apple, producing a bittersweet juice. | Tomuri is a male kiwi variety. It does not produce fruit, but is used as a pollinator for female kiwi plants. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | Kiwi Tomuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 | |
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | Kiwi Tomuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | |
| Food uses | Hard cider |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | Kiwi Tomuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | Kiwi Tomuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Fruit colour | Red striped | |
| Flesh colour | White |