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Captain Kidd

The more highly coloured sport of Kidd's Orange Red with a strong pear drops flavour.

Origin: New Zealand,

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

British-grown British-grown fruit trees 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. Find out more ...

Captain Kidd 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 £26.50
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £26.50
< 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.

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History and description of Captain Kidd

Captain Kidd is a more highly coloured sport of Kidd's Orange Red. See Kidd's Orange Red for further detail.

Characteristics of Captain Kidd apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
FlavourAromatic
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeMid Oct
Season of useNov-Jan
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Disease resistanceCanker - Very susceptible
Scab - Resistant
Mildew - Resistant
Pollination date12
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageCox's Orange Pippin
Kidd's Orange Red
Red Delicious
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