Dimensions | Regular carton size |
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Rootstock | MM111 maiden (semi-vigorous), MM111 two year (semi-vigorous), M25 maiden (vigorous) |
Type of Cider Apple | Bittersharp |
Flowering Time | Mid season |
Harvest Time | Early November |
Pollination Requirements | Not Self-fertile |
Kingston Black
A bittersharp variety that has become to be held in high regard because of the quality of the full bodied cider that has a distinct flavour. Fruit shape can be variable but generally conical or flattened. The skin becomes heavily flushed deep red with very dark red almost black flecking or striping.
Flowering time – mid season Harvest – early November
£21.75
A bittersharp variety Kingston Black has become to be held in high regard because of the quality of the full bodied cider that has a distinct flavour. Fruit shape can be variable but generally conical or flattened. The skin becomes heavily flushed deep red with very dark red almost black flecking or striping.
The flesh is bittersharp, mildly acidic with some astringency with a fruity flavour and produces a well balanced full bodied single variety cider. Fruiting from young trees can be disappointing but improves with age. Arose in Somerset, thought to be named after the village of Kingston near Taunton.
A few smaller trees are avialable on M25 about 3′ tall hence reduced price.
Flowering time – mid season Harvest – early November