Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Gueule de Mouton |  Amere de Berthencourt |  Winter Banana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gueule de Mouton is a fabulous apple that is good for eating fresh or juicing. | Amere de Berthencourt is a traditional French bittersweet cider apple. | A good quality American apple variety with a faint banana-like flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Gueule de Mouton | Cider apple trees Amere de Berthencourt | Apple trees Winter Banana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Disease resistance | Poor | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Gueule de Mouton | Cider apple trees Amere de Berthencourt | Apple trees Winter Banana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very late | |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice | Hard cider | Eating fresh Juice Hard cider |
Climate
| Apple trees Gueule de Mouton | Cider apple trees Amere de Berthencourt | Apple trees Winter Banana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 4 (-34C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Gueule de Mouton | Cider apple trees Amere de Berthencourt | Apple trees Winter Banana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | France | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1850 - 1899 | |
| Flower colour | White | ||
| Fruit colour | Red / Green | Yellow / Orange | |
| Flesh colour | White |