Kermerrien Apple on G.41 (Spring 2026)
A traditional French cider apple classified as bittersweet. Also known as Kermorrien, Kêrmerien.
This is a medium-sized tree, upright with a rounded form. It is susceptible to powdery mildew and scab. Careful pruning and thinning is recommended to maintain annual bearing. Kermerrien is used exclusively for cider; it is not suitable for fresh eating.
Kermerrien is an old French apple, traditionally one of the most commonly used apples in Breton for cider (cidre). This apple is smallish and slightly tapered. The skin is yellow blushed and striped with a pinkish red. It is a "second season" apple in France (October-early November), and it yields a pale golden juice that is classified as douce amere, or bittersweet. It was added to the recommended list of cider apples in 1949. (From WSU: Tannin (percent tannic acid): 0.32; Acid (percent malic acid): 0.2; pH: 3.88; SG: 1.050; oBrix 12.5.)
The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Apple
Subcategory:
Cider, Hot-Climate
Fruit Uses & Storage
Uses: cider
Cider classification: bittersweet
Storage duration: (approximate, depending on storage conditions)
Fruit Appearance
Skin color: red
Flesh color: off-white
Fruit Origins
Parentage: unknown
Origin: Brittany, France
Introduced in:
Introduced by:
The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 4 - 8
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: (approximate, in New York State) days after
Tree Height & Spacing
glossary
Rootstock: G.41 Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Dwarf (30% of Standard)
Tree spacing (natural spread of tree): 8'
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
glossary
Powdery Mildew: Susceptible
Apple Scab: Susceptible
Perennial Canker: Susceptible
Pollination
Pollination Factors
glossary
Bloom group: 2
Is it self-fertile? N
Is it fertile? Y
Ploidy: Diploid
Rootstock size class:
Dwarf (30% of Standard)
Pollination Partners
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| Sansa Apple on G.11 | 143 |
| CrimsonCrisp™ Apple on G.214 | 141 |
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| Williams' Pride Apple on G.11 | 135 |
| Porter's Perfection Apple on G.41 | 126 |
| Sweet Sixteen Apple on G.41 | 118 |
| Virginia Crab Apple on G.214 | 117 |