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King of Tompkins County



An old American apple popular in the 19th Century.

Origin: USA, 1804

Pollination: King of Tompkins County is a self-sterile triploid and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

King of Tompkins County apple trees produced to 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.

Characteristics of King of Tompkins County apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRed
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeMid Oct
Season of useNov-Mar
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitSpreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Disease resistanceScab - Resistant
Suitable forWet Regions
Special featuresGood for Cider
Good for Drying
Pollination date10
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile triploid
PollinatorsPollination partners