Fruit tree variety comparisons
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| Ellis Bitter is a traditional and popular English cider apple, producing a bittersweet juice. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 |
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks |
| Food uses | Hard cider |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Ellis Bitter | |
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| 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 | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Fruit colour | Red striped |
| Flesh colour | White |