King of Tompkins County apple trees

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• Picking season: Late
• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 3

An heirloom apple from New York state, primarily used for cooking.

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King of Tompkins County apple trees for sale

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• Semi-dwarf, 1-year bare-root tree $39.95

  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  Semi-dwarf rootstock
  

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All about King of Tompkins County apple trees

King of Tompkins County is a traditional cooking apple from New York state. The apples are very large in size, and have a good acidic flavor. They ripen in storage and become sweet enough to eat fresh.

How to grow

King of Tompkins County is a vigorous tree, and generally easy to grow. However note it is a triploid variety so will not pollinate other apple trees.

Despite its north-eastern origins, King of Tompkins County is happy to grow in warm zones as well, including southern California.

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History

King of Tompkins County was discovered in Tompkins County, New York state, in the late 18th / early 19th century. It it widely known at Tompkins King, or simply King apple.

King of Tompkins County characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow King of Tompkins County?Average
• Is King of Tompkins County self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is King of Tompkins County?3
• Is King of Tompkins County good for pollinating others?Poor
• What season do you pick King of Tompkins County?Late
• UsesCulinaryJuice
• How long can you keep King of Tompkins County in a fridge?1-2 months
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for King of Tompkins County?Zone 4 (-34C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)
• Where does King of Tompkins County originate from?United States
• When was King of Tompkins County first introduced?1800 - 1849
• Fruit colorOrange flush