Collection: 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 |