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Cortland

A McIntosh type apple with soft melting white flesh grown commercially in America.

Origin: USA, 1898

Pollination: Cortland is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator.Find pollination partners >

British-grown UK flag All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. More ...

Cortland apple trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £25.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £25.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £25.00
< 5 in stock

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

Characteristics of Cortland apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRed
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeOct
Season of useOct-Jan
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingHeavy
Disease resistanceCanker - Very susceptible
Canker - Very susceptible
Pollination date9
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageMcIntosh Red
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