King of Tompkins County apple
An old American variety from New Jersery. The fruit is very large, and keeps well.
Summary
- Species: Malus domestica
- Parentage: Unknown
- Origin: New Jersey, United States
- Introduced: Early 1800s
- Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 119400
- We are grateful to Brogdale Farm - home of the UK National Fruit Collection - for providing samples of this variety.
Identification
- Bultitude apple group: 4. Flushed / striped, smooth, dessert / dual-purpose
Growing
- Flowering period: Mid season
- Flowering group: 3
- Fertility: Self-sterile
- Triploid: Yes
- Poor pollinator: Yes
- Vigour: Large
King of Tompkins County identification photos from official fruit collections
King of Tompkins County identification photos from website visitors
Fruit tree register
Do you have a tree of this variety in your garden or orchard? If so please register the details here and contribute to our international register of fruit trees.
The following King of Tompkins County trees have been registered - click the name to view more details of each tree.
You can also view these trees on a map.
United States
- Axel Kratel in Santa Cruz, California
- Dan Spratlen in CAMANO ISLAND, WASHINGTON / USA
- David Gilmore in MT SHASTA, CA
- John Horrell in PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
- Thomas Griffith in COTTAGE GROVE, WI
United Kingdom
- Jan Church in WINCHESTER, Hants
Canada
- Joan Hansen in TSAWWASSEN, BC
- v k Howald in LUCKNOW, ONTARIO
Latest Spring blossom records for this variety
2011 season
- 20th April 2011 - tree owned by Jan in WINCHESTER, United Kingdom
2010 season
- 12th June 2010 - tree owned by David in MT SHASTA, United States
- 12th May 2010 - tree owned by Jan in WINCHESTER, United Kingdom
2009 season
- 24th May 2009 - tree owned by David in MT SHASTA, United States
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Latest harvest records for this variety
2011 season
2010 season
- 2nd week September 2010 - tree owned by Jan in WINCHESTER, United Kingdom
2009 season
Mature heights for King of Tompkins County trees
This table shows the likely mature height for a King of Tompkins County tree taking into account the vigor of the variety, the rootstock, and soil conditions.
| Rootstock | Soil quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor | Below average | Average | Above average | Very good | |
| P22 | 3.2 ft 1.0 m |
3.9 ft 1.2 m |
4.7 ft 1.5 m |
5.5 ft 1.7 m |
6.3 ft 1.9 m |
| M27 | 3.6 ft 1.1 m |
4.5 ft 1.4 m |
5.4 ft 1.7 m |
6.3 ft 1.9 m |
7.2 ft 2.2 m |
| M9 | 5.4 ft 1.7 m |
6.8 ft 2.1 m |
8.1 ft 2.5 m |
9.5 ft 2.9 m |
10.8 ft 3.3 m |
| Bud.9 | 5.4 ft 1.7 m |
6.8 ft 2.1 m |
8.1 ft 2.5 m |
9.5 ft 2.9 m |
10.8 ft 3.3 m |
| Geneva 16 | 5.4 ft 1.7 m |
6.8 ft 2.1 m |
8.1 ft 2.5 m |
9.5 ft 2.9 m |
10.8 ft 3.3 m |
| Geneva 11 | 6.3 ft 1.9 m |
7.9 ft 2.4 m |
9.5 ft 2.9 m |
11.0 ft 3.4 m |
12.6 ft 3.9 m |
| M26 | 6.8 ft 2.1 m |
8.4 ft 2.6 m |
10.1 ft 3.1 m |
11.8 ft 3.6 m |
13.5 ft 4.1 m |
| Geneva 30 | 7.2 ft 2.2 m |
9.0 ft 2.8 m |
10.8 ft 3.3 m |
12.6 ft 3.9 m |
14.4 ft 4.4 m |
| MM102 | 7.2 ft 2.2 m |
9.0 ft 2.8 m |
10.8 ft 3.3 m |
12.6 ft 3.9 m |
14.4 ft 4.4 m |
| M7 | 8.1 ft 2.5 m |
10.1 ft 3.1 m |
12.2 ft 3.7 m |
14.2 ft 4.3 m |
16.2 ft 5.0 m |
| M116 | 8.1 ft 2.5 m |
10.1 ft 3.1 m |
12.2 ft 3.7 m |
14.2 ft 4.3 m |
16.2 ft 5.0 m |
| MM106 | 9.0 ft 2.8 m |
11.3 ft 3.5 m |
13.5 ft 4.1 m |
15.8 ft 4.8 m |
18.0 ft 5.5 m |
| MM111 | 10.8 ft 3.3 m |
13.5 ft 4.1 m |
16.2 ft 5.0 m |
18.9 ft 5.8 m |
21.6 ft 6.6 m |
| Bud.118 | 11.7 ft 3.6 m |
14.6 ft 4.5 m |
17.6 ft 5.4 m |
20.5 ft 6.3 m |
23.4 ft 7.2 m |
| M25 | 13.5 ft 4.1 m |
16.9 ft 5.2 m |
20.3 ft 6.2 m |
23.6 ft 7.2 m |
27.0 ft 8.3 m |
From an idea by N. Buck - more details.
Where to buy apple trees
The following fruit tree nurseries offer King of Tompkins County apple trees for sale:
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Cummins Nursery
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Where to buy apples
The following orchards and suppliers offer King of Tompkins County apples for sale. map >
United Statesmap >
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Californiamap >
- Arroyo Community Garden, Petaluma
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Coloradomap >
- Masonville Orchard, Fort Collins
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Mainemap >
- Raven Hill Orchard, E. Waterboro
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New Yorkmap >
- Black Diamond Farm, Trumansburg
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North Carolinamap >
- Big Horse Creek Farm, Lansing
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Wisconsinmap >
- Door Creek Orchard, Cottage Grove
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British Columbiamap >
- Dragonfly Farm, Salt Spring Island
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