Frederick

Frederick is a highly regarded heritage cooking and cider apple tree producing aromatic fruit with a distinctive full-sharp cider character.

Features

• Aromatic fruit with full-sharp flavour profile
• Well suited to traditional vintage cider making
• Also a cooking apple - reputedly makes a great jelly
• Fruit should be used soon after harvest
• Moderately vigorous growth habit
• Drooping branches as the tree matures
  

Origins / Notes
Frederick originated in the Forest of Dean, Monmouthshire, during the 19th century. It is valued in traditional cider orchards for its aromatic qualities and contribution to balanced cider blends. 

Disease Resistance

Generally considered a hardy traditional orchard variety with reliable field performance.

Pollination Season

Mid-season

Harvesting Season

Mid to late season, typically October.

Storage

Best used soon after harvest for optimum flavour and cider quality. Best cooking and pressing window is immediately after picking while acidity and aromatic qualities remain fresh.

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