Both varieties are found throughout Dorset and Devon, and are almost indistinguishable from each other except by their tree habit.

General description

Woodbine - large open trees with few long spreading limbs, Slack-MaGirdle - more compact with numerous limbs.

Season

Late October

Typical Juice

SG 1051, acidity 0.2%, Tannin 0.12g/l

Cider

Pleasant woody flavour. Both are useful for blending.