Description
Also known as King of Tompkins County, this is a large sized apple with a pale red to yellow complexion. This apple has a sweet taste with a pleasant aromatic quality. This apple is very versatile, great for fresh eating, cooking, cider and stores well. Can grow to 16 feet in height, this tree prefers half to full day sun. Harvest fruit in early to late August. Flowering group 3, would need pollination from different variety flowering groups 2,3 or 4 to set fruit.
Latin name: Malus domestica ‘King’
Site and Soil: Well-drained soil. Plant in ½ day to full sun.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years
Rootstock: Semi-dwarf
Size at Maturity: 12-15′ in height-smaller with summer pruning
Bloom time: Mid to late spring
Flowering Group: Group 3
Ripening Time: Late summer to early fall
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests and Diseases: Monitor for aphids, apple maggots, and cedar apple rust. Protect against common apple diseases.
Hardiness (Temp): -30°F to -20°F
USDA Zone: USDA Zones 4-7
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