USDA Certified Organic The Ellis Bitter apple tree is strictly for cider. The apple is a medium 'bittersweet', with low levels of acid and tannins. The skin is yellow and waxy with an orange-red striped flush, and russetted lenticels. The fruit is medium-sized and conical, with a slightly flattened shape. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Ellis Bitter apple trees for sale. Considerations for Ellis Bitter Apple Tree USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Heirloom: YesUses: Hard cider Harvest Period: MidseasonBloom Period: LatePollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom periodOrigin Date: England 1800's Disease resistance: GoodStorage: Few WeeksRootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)Years to Bear: 2-4 yearsRecommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. On that note, we ship orders of one to three trees in a 48-inch box. These trees are professionally pruned prior to shipping so they are ready to plant upon arrival. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,. vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
