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King of Tompkins County Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'King of Tompkins County'

Also Known As

  • Malus domestica 'King'
  • King Apple
  • Tompkins King Apple

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 10'-30'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 4a-11

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King of Tompkins County Apple plant details

King of Tompkins County Apple is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Does well in clay, gritty and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF King of Tompkins County Apple

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for King of Tompkins County Apple

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Soil needs: clay, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large red/red striped fruit late Sept-Oct. Good for cooking & eating, stores well. Not a good pollinator

Gardening facts about King of Tompkins County Apple plant

How to Grow King of Tompkins County Apple

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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