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Taunton Cross



A Wealthy seedling, sweet-sharp dessert apple

Origin: Avon UK, 1919

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

Taunton Cross apple trees produced to special 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 Taunton Cross

Raised from Wealthy by G T Spinks, Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol, UK 1919 Deep maroon flush,. Vinous sweet-sharp flavour.

Characteristics of Taunton Cross apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
FlavourSweet-sharp
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeMid Sep
Season of useOct-Nov
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date14
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageWealthy