King of Tompkins County apple trees

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

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.

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King of Tompkins County apple trees for sale

Delivery in spring 2026.

• Semi-dwarf 1-year bare-root tree $39.95
  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  Semi-dwarf rootstock
  

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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

• Gardening skillAverage
• Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
• Pollination group3
• Pollinating othersPoor
• Picking seasonLate
• UsesCulinaryJuice
• Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
• Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)
• Country of originUnited States
• Period of origin1800 - 1849
• Fruit colorOrange flush