Ellis Bitter-Sweet Hard Cidre Apple

Malus domestica 'Ellis Bitter'

Ellis Bitter is an excellent hard cidre variety with a bittersweet character.  The medium sized yellow fruit ripen in September.  The tree is fairly vigous, precocious and productive.  It is a later bloomer.  It does not store for long so should be pressed shortly after harvest.  The tree is susceptible to both fire blight and scab.

Ellis Bitter is a widely planted variety in the west country of England.