Porter’s Perfection Cider Apple Tree

Porter’s Perfection Cider Apple Tree

Porter’s Perfection Cider Apple Tree was an incredibly popular cider apple at the turn of the 20th century and makes an excellent cider when blended with other varieties. Juice from Porter’s Perfection is bitter-sharp and apples ripen late in the season.

More Information:

Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: M-7 is considered a semi-dwarf rootstock. Regular apple trees grafted on M-7 rootstock grow 12-16 ft. in height. Crabapples, Columnars, Espaliers, and Combination Apples will be smaller. M-7 is very hardy and adapted to most soils.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination.
Hardiness: -30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-12 ft.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Can be affected by Apple Scab. Apple Scab is most prevalent in regions with wet springs, and can be controlled by sulfur and other sprays. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4