Cadwaladr

A rediscovered Welsh cider apple originating from Brecon, Powys, and later found again in Herefordshire in 2004.

Produces a balanced medium bittersweet cider and is well regarded for single-variety cider production.

Features

• Produces a medium bittersweet cider with good balance
• Well suited to single-variety cider making
• Heritage Welsh cider apple with rediscovered status
• Reliable cropping variety for cider orchards

Origins / Notes

Originates from Brecon, Powys in central Wales and was rediscovered in Herefordshire in 2004. It has since been reintroduced as part of the Welsh cider apple heritage collection.

Disease Resistance

Generally hardy with good field resilience in UK orchard conditions.

Pollination Season

Mid-season

Harvesting Season

Mid to late season, typically autumn.

Storage

Stores well for up to 3 months in cold storage.

Best pressed relatively soon after harvest for optimal cider balance, with stored fruit maintaining good single-variety character.

Choosing your Rootstock

Please refer to our Rootstock Guide in the first instance.