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King David

A very dark delicious red apple with good disease resistance.

Origin: USA, 1893

Pollination:  Pollination partners

King David 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.

History and description of King David

Found by chance by Ben Frost, Durham, Washington County, Arkansas. Believed to be a Jonathan cross with Winesap or Arkansas Black.

Characteristics of King David apple trees

UseDessert
ColourDark red
FlavourSweet Sharp
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeOctober
Season of useOct-Mar
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date11
Pollination groupC
Self-fertility
PollinatorsPollination partners