Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Tremlett's Bitter |  Idared | Cider apple trees Three Counties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Three Counties is an early-ripening bittersweet cider apple. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Tremlett's Bitter | Apple trees Idared | Cider apple trees Three Counties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Cider apple trees Tremlett's Bitter | Apple trees Idared | Cider apple trees Three Counties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Mid |
| Season of use | 3 months or more | ||
| Picking period | early October | mid-October | mid-September |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary Juice | Juice Hard cider |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Tremlett's Bitter | Apple trees Idared | Cider apple trees Three Counties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 3 (-40C) | ||
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Tremlett's Bitter | Apple trees Idared | Cider apple trees Three Counties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United States | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Flower colour | Pink - light | ||
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Red | Red striped |