Coxs Orange Pippin Apple Tree 125/175cm 10L Pot Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin'

The 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apple tree is widely acclaimed as producing the finest-tasting dessert apple. The fruits boast a rich, aromatic flavour and a crisp, juicy texture that distinguish them from other varieties. These medium-sized, orange-red apples have thin skins and are ideally suited to the temperate UK climate. Although 'Cox's Orange Pippin' is not the easiest variety to cultivate, it yields a good crop that can be harvested from September. The apples are best used immediately but can also be stored for a short period.

The crowns of 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apple trees are easily accessible, making pruning, spraying, and picking the delicious fruit a straightforward task. As this variety is not self-fertile, it is recommended to grow it alongside another variety, such as 'Braeburn', to ensure the heaviest crops. Belonging to pollination group 3, 'Cox's Orange Pippin' requires favourable soil and weather conditions to produce well.

This classic English apple, often regarded as the pinnacle of dessert apples, originated in England in the 19th century as a chance seedling. Its medium-sized fruits display an orange/red flush with red stripes over a greenish-yellow base and are celebrated for their rich and complex flavour. The 'Cox's Orange Pippin' has inspired apple enthusiasts for generations and remains unmatched in its richness and flavour complexity.