Apple Tree - Cox Orange Pippin - Organic Heirloom
Plant Facts
| Family | Malus 'Cox Orange Pippin' |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | Semi-Dwarf: 15 - 20 Feet |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 4-10 |
| Mature Form | Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Characteristics | dessert, aromatic |
| Bloom Period | Mid-Season |
| Pollinator Required | Yes |
| Harvest Period | August |
Quick Overview
The Cox Orange Pippin Organic Heirloom Apple, Malus domestica 'Cox Orange Pippin', is considered the finest dessert apple grown. It is medium sized and has red stripes over orange background. Cox Orange Pippin makes a fine home orchard apple that ripens September to October and keeps until January. Superlatives abound when describing the flavor: spicy, honeyed, nutty, pear-like. This is a rich, full flavored apple with a pleasing aroma. It is the classic English apple, and it remains unsurpassed for its richness and complexity of flavor. Cox Orange Pippin has a striking and attractive orange-red coloring and is definitely a superb looking and extremely tasty apple. The Cox Orange Pippin apple is grown for cider, cooking, and eating. Its cream colored flesh is fine-grained, firm and juicy.
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