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Crimson Queening

An old English apple with dark red skin and an unusual pointed shape.

Origin: England UK, 1831

Pollination: Crimson Queening is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Crimson Queening apple trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2025

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 2026. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Crimson Queening

Crimson Queening apple was first recorded in 1831 but thought to be much older.

Medium sized fruit, long-conical shape and very irregular with prominent ribs. Crimson flush and bright red stripes over a pale greenish yellow skin. Generally smooth skinned but with some russet patches. Soft, pale cream flesh. Sweet and slightly scented.

A tree of weak vigour. Produces many spurs.

Characteristics of Crimson Queening apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRed
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeEarly Sep
Season of useSep-Oct
Tree vigourSmall
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date14
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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