Tremlett's Bitter is a popular English bittersweet cider variety.
Many growers and nurseries in the USA have taken scionwood from a Tremlett's Bitter tree held at the USDA repository at Geneva, NY. However it has recently been found that this tree was mis-cataloged, and is not the English variety. Although they are both red apples the differences are quite obvious in photos. The Geneva variety has therefore become known as Geneva Tremlett's, and produces a good quality bittersharp juice (whereas the English variety is a bittersweet).
Tremlett's Bitter apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Tremlett's Bitter
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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United States
- acasagrande@sbcglobal.net in WEST HARTFORD, CT
- Al Yelvington in RUSSELL, PA
- Alison Gardner in Albion, CALIFORNIA
- Brendan in EVERETT, WA
- Dan Spratlen in Camano Island, WASHINGTON / USA
- Gina Colver in EPHRATA, WASHINGTON
- Glen in COUPEVILLE, WA
- Herdie Baisden in STOCKHOLM, WI
- Kellogg Hill Farms in SOUTH DAYTON, NY
- Michael Le Boulluec in Glen Rock, PA
- Mike in Glen Rock, PA
- Ryan Parsell in Langley, WA
- Steve Kollodge in BROOK PARK, MN
United Kingdom
- Anthony Payne in Bath,
- Dave Woolcock in Preston, LANCASHIRE
- Eric Hill in Nr Bristol, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Thomas Bennell in BRISTOL,
Canada
- Erik Nordenson in Cobourg, ONTARIO
- v k Howald in Lucknow, ONTARIO
New Zealand
- Graham Leach in Gore,
Spring blossom records for this variety
2016 season
- 21st May 2016 - tree owned by Eric in Nr Bristol, United Kingdom
2015 season
- 4th May 2015 - tree owned by Michael in Glen Rock, United States
2014 season
- 16th May 2014 - tree owned by Mike in Glen Rock, United States
2011 season
- May 2011 - tree owned by v in Lucknow, Canada
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Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: England, United Kingdom
- Introduced: Late 19th century
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1989-117
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
- Fruit colour: Orange / Red
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Rarely grown
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Flavour quality: Good
- Juice style: Bittersweet (cider)
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Persistent
- Food uses: Hard cider
- Picking period: early October
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 5
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Precocity: Precocious
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Tremlett's Bitter apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Tremlett's Bitter apple trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Tremlett's Bitter:
United States
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
United Kingdom
England - north
- Six Nine Orchard, Prudhoe
England - south-west
- A'Beckett's, Devizes
Canada
Ontario
- O'Keefe Grange, Dobbinton