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Brown Crofton



A russet apple with an intense sweet-sharp flavour.

Origin: Ireland,

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

Brown Crofton 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 Brown Crofton

Originates from Ireland. Red flush over a greenish yellow russetted skin. Intense rich, sweet-sharp flavour. Fruit prone to cracking.

Characteristics of Brown Crofton apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRusset
FlavourSweet-sharp
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeMid/Late Oct
Season of useDec-Jan
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date12
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners