Cox's Orange Pippin Antique Apple Tree
Description
Classic English apple. Tree was discovered as a chance seedling and has inspired apple lovers ever since. Upright tree with a spreading growth habit. Fruit has a yellow skin with an orange-red blush. Complex flavor hints of orange and mango. Superb fresh and in pies, sauces, or ciders. Antique variety, originates from England, circa 1825. Cold-hardy. Ripens in mid to late September. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See recommended pollinators below.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Chill Hours | 800 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Mid-late September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Shipping Information
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Questions & Answers
There aren't any outstanding disease-resistant qualities for this variety.
Captain does not protect against rust. Dithane protects against rust.
Their bloom times do not line up so they will not pollinate each other.
I bought 4 dwarf bare roots and espaliered them last year. They are doing great and have apples this year. You can also put a dwarf potted bare root on a patio and do the same thing. Hope this helps
We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.
You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32ºF) and below 90ºF.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
This variety requires at least 800 chill hours in order to bear fruit.
Yes the same bloom time ensures proper pollination.
Yes, your Cox's Orange Pippin apple tree can likely serve as a pollinator for your Darcy apple tree, provided their bloom times overlap. Both varieties are known to bloom in mid- to late spring, making them compatible for cross-pollination.
Yes, your neighbor's crabapple tree will likely pollinate your Cox's Orange Pippin apple tree. Crabapple trees are excellent pollinators for many apple varieties, including Cox's Orange Pippin, because they produce abundant flowers with compatible pollen.
Key Points to Consider:
Proximity: A distance of 100 feet is well within the range for pollinators (such as bees) to transfer pollen effectively.
Bloom Time: Check that the crabapple tree blooms at the same time as your Cox's Orange Pippin. Most crabapples have a long bloom period, overlapping with many apple varieties, so this is usually not an issue.
Pollination Type: Cox's Orange Pippin is a self-sterile variety, meaning it requires a different apple tree or compatible crabapple for cross-pollination to set fruit.
If the bloom times align, the crabapple should successfully serve as a pollination partner for your Cox's Orange Pippin, ensuring good fruit production.
Customer Reviews
I understand this tree takes a bit of care, but I'm hoping the fruit will be worth it. You can't go wrong with an apple described like this: "This classic English apple has a remarkable range of flavours - pear, melon, freshly squeezed orange juice and mango are all evident...Not only is it an excellent dessert apple, it's spicy and honeyed flavour and crisp, juicy texture makes it a fabulous eating apple too.
Pollinator
I was looking for a cross-pollinator for the Empire apple tree my sister is getting for her birthday. We both thought this variety sounded delicious!
Had this apple in my garden back in uk
I choose the Coxs Orange Pippin apple because of it's interesting flavor profile with hints of orange and mango. And its broad versatility. I can't wait to taste an apple fresh from the tree but until…