The most popular of English apples, it has been awarded the highest honors by the Royal Horticultural Society. It was originally grown from seed (hence the name Pippin) in 1825 by Richard Cox, an amateur horticulturist. Its tart, citrus flavor is exquisitely tempered by a sweet pear flavor. It is excellent for eating and cooking. This apple is small and round with orange skin that sometimes has russeting. Ripens late September.
- Harvest late September, mid-season bloom
- 2-4 years to bear
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Flowering Group 3, recommended pollination partners include Black Oxford, Blue Pearmain, Calville Blanc, Duchess of Oldenburg, Honeycrisp, Hubbardston Nonesuch, and more
- Rootstock M7