Fruit tree comparisons
 Porter's Perfection | |
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| Porter's Perfection is a 19th century English cider variety producing a bittersharp juice. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Food uses | Hard cider |
Problems
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Porter's Perfection | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush |