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Winston

An aromatic Cox like apple but sharper and later season than Cox.

Origin: Berkshire UK, 1920

Pollination: Winston is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.  Pollination partners

Winston 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 Winston apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
FlavourAromatic
Fruit sizeSmall
Picking timeMid Oct
Season of useDec-Apr
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Disease resistanceScab - Very resistant
Mildew - Very resistant
Canker - Very resistant
Suitable forDry Regions
Late Frost
Northern Britain
Wet Regions
Pollination date14
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageCox's Orange Pippin
Worcester Pearmain