Cider Apple Trees

Malus domestica

While sweet apples are available in abundance, sharps (high in acid) and bitters (high in tannin) are more difficult to come by.  Whether you make cider on a large scale, or just need a few trees for the backyard, you will find a great selection here of both old and new varieties, particularly sharps and bitters.  Please phone for wholesale pricing on large orders.

English Cider Apple Classification

Flavour

Acidity (g/L malic acid)

Tannins (g/L tannic acid)

Sharp

over 4.5

less than 2

Bittersharp

over 4.5

over 2

Bittersweet

less than 4.5

over 2

Sweet

less than 4.5

less than 2