Kingston Black
A vintage quality bittersharp cider apple.
Small, very maroon apples, sometimes almost appearing black, as the name suggests. Cider is also dark.
A rich and tasty eater if eaten when fully ripe. Fruit is said to improve and the tree ages, although it can become dry and woolly if stored.
First recorded by the London Horticultural Society in 1826. Once planted all over Somerset and probably named after Kingston St Mary.
Can be capricious! It doesn't succeed well in all locations and can be difficult to grow/be unproductive if conditions aren't suitable.
Said to be the perfect cider apple as it is perfectly balanced without blending, though some would dispute this.
Permission to use photograph by Philip James (Dinefwr Heritage Orchard) is gratefully acknowledged.
M116 – Medium. A semi-vigorous rootstock, with trees growing up to 3-4m (10-13
ft) high. Space trees 3.6m (12ft) with 4.5m (15ft) between the rows. Good for wet soil conditions. Start fruiting after 3-4 years.
MM106 – Medium. A semi-vigorous rootstock, with trees growing up to 3-4m (10-13
ft) high. Space trees 3.6m (12ft) with 4.5m (15ft) between the rows. Good for half standards, espaliers, cordons. Start fruiting after 3-4 years.
M25 – Large. A very vigorous rootstock, with trees growing up to 6m (20
ft) high. Space trees 4.5, (15 ft) with 6m (20ft) between the rows. Grow as full or half standard. Ideal in poorer soil in exposed sites. Start fruiting after 5-6 years.
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Postage Rates (Mainland UK only)
Delivery is charged at the flat rate of £15.00.
All of our trees are available for delivery bare rooted during the winter planting season, which runs from early December to late March.
If you require any further help or assistance, there's information on rootstocks, pollination and planting out under the advice tab in the main menu, or please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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