Cider apple trees
We have a range of specialist cider apple trees and can advise on planting and growing them.
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Black Dabinett
Black Dabinett is darker-skinned sport of Dabinett, but otherwise very similar to the original.£25.95buy- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Self-fertile
- Flowering group: 6
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Brown's Apple
Brown's Apple is a traditional English cider apple variety producing a sharp juice.£29.50 - £40.25buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 5
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Dunkerton's Late
Dunkerton's Late is a traditional cider variety, producing a light sweet cider.- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
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Harry Masters Jersey
Harry Masters Jersey is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice.£29.50 - £55.00buy- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
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Kingston Black
Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice.£29.50 - £40.25buy- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
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Michelin
Michelin is a traditional French cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
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Morgan Sweet
Morgan Sweet is a traditional English cider variety producing a full sweet juice.- Picking season: Early
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Porter's Perfection
Porter's Perfection is a 19th century English cider variety producing a bittersharp juice.£29.50 - £30.00buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
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Prince William
Prince William is a modern bittersweet cider variety from the famous Long Ashton Research Station.- Picking season: Mid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 2
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Red Foxwhelp
Red Foxwhelp also known as Herefordshire Redstreak, is an old English cider apple variety which produces a dull red bittersweet juice.- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 5
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Somerset Redstreak
An English cider apple variety producing a very high-quality bittersweet juice.£29.50 - £40.25buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 5
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Stoke Red
A traditional English cider apple producing a bittersharp juice.- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 6
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Three Counties
Three Counties is an early-ripening bittersweet cider apple.£30.00buy- Picking season: Mid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 2
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Tom Putt
An old traditional English cider variety with a sharp juice, which can also be used for cooking.- Picking season: Early
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
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Tremlett's Bitter
Tremlett's Bitter is a traditional English cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 5
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Yarlington Mill
Yarlington Mill is a traditional English cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.£29.50 - £40.25buy- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 5
How to choose Cider apple trees
Many countries have a tradition of apple varieties grown specifically for the production of cider (hard cider in North America). These varieties are generally not edible, but are grown for the qualities of their juice.
Cider production usually relies on a blend of different cider apples, and cider varieties are divided into four groups on the characteristics of the juice they produce:
| Sweeter | Sharper | |
| Higher tannin | Bitter sweet | Bitter sharp |
| Lower tannin | Sweet | Sharp |
Some mainstream apple varieties can also be used for cider production or in cider blends, and a number of Crab apples are also useful for cider blends.