Fruit tree comparisons
 Kingston Black | |
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| Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
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| Gardening skill | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
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| Picking season | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Light |
| Food uses | Hard cider |
Problems
| Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
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| Disease resistance | Poor |
| Canker | Some susceptibility |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Kingston Black | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit colour | Crimson |