Fruit tree comparisons
 Laura |  Tremlett's Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Malus Laura is a very upright dwarf crab-apple, with bronze leaves, crimson blossom and maroon fruitlets. | Tremlett's Bitter is a traditional English cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Crab apple trees Laura | Cider apple trees Tremlett's Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Laura | Cider apple trees Tremlett's Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Culinary | Hard cider |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Laura | Cider apple trees Tremlett's Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Laura | Cider apple trees Tremlett's Bitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Flowering month | May | |
| Blossom colour | Crimson | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |