An English bittersweet cider apple that makes a full-bodied cider of very high quality and low acid. Dabinett cider apple trees produce medium to large green-skinned apples with a red blush. Tree is naturally small and quick to bear. Blooms late, mid-fall ripening.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Very late blooming. Self-fertile – but will do better with another apple variety nearby. 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. Prune out suckers in late winter. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: 1200 - 1500 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Above average. Some resistance to fireblight, good resistance to scab.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Mini Dwarf - 5'x8'| Dwarf – 8-12'x10'|Semi Dwarf – 10-17'x15'| Standard – 25-30'x20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
