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Cobham



A large dual purpose apple very similar to Blenheim Orange.

Origin: Kent UK, 1790

Pollination: Cobham is a self-sterile triploid and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

Cobham apple trees produced to special order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £39.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £39.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £39.00
MaidenM25Very vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Cobham

Arose c 1790 in the garden of Mr Pope in Sittingbourne, Kent, UK. Almost identical to Blenheim Orange.

Characteristics of Cobham apple trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourFlushed
FlavourNutty
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeLate Sep/Early Oct
Season of useOct-Dec
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingPartial tip-bearer
CroppingBiennial
Pollination date12
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile triploid
PollinatorsPollination partners
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