An English bittersharp cider apple. Kingston Black Cider Apples make a full bodied cider without blending. Medium sized purple fruit. Ripens early in September.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late-blooming. Pollinated by another variety blooming at the same time. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Very late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 - 1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Poor. Scab, canker and cedar apple rust suseptible.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
