Fruit tree comparisons
 Yarlington Mill |  Cambridge Gage |  Coe's Golden Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarlington Mill is a traditional English cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice. | Cambridge Gage is a reliable green gage, similar to Old Green Gage, with an excellent flavour. | Coe's Golden Drop is a large oval gage from the 18th century, noted for its excellent flavour. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | Plum trees Cambridge Gage | Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | Plum trees Cambridge Gage | Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Late | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1-3 days | 1 week |
| Cropping | Heavy | Good | Light |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | Plum trees Cambridge Gage | Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average | Average |
| Canker | Very resistant | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | ||
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Yarlington Mill | Plum trees Cambridge Gage | Plum trees Coe's Golden Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1850 - 1899 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White | White | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Green - light | Yellow |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |