Apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin' - Self Fertile 10 Litre
Overweight or delicate Item
Please note that this is a overweight or delicate item and cannot be delivered by our regular DPD courier. Local delivery is €25 for Dublin and Kildare for as many as you need and €59 for nationwide pallet delivery.
Delivery information
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Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
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Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
The Apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin' is a quintessential English dessert apple, revered for its delightful flavor, aromatic qualities, and fine, crisp texture. Introduced in the 19th century, it remains a favorite among apple connoisseurs for its complex, rich taste that combines elements of both sweetness and acidity. The fruit's skin is attractively flushed with red and orange over a green background, making it as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate. 'Cox's Orange Pippin' thrives under careful cultivation, rewarding growers with a harvest of high-quality apples that are perfect for fresh eating.
Why we like it
- Renowned for its exceptional flavor and aromatic qualities.
- Produces attractive, red-orange flushed fruits.
- Versatile for eating fresh or used in cooking and baking.
What to know
- Prefers a sunny position in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Moderately water-demanding, requiring consistent moisture for optimal growth.
- Beneficial to mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune in the winter to encourage good air circulation and sunlight penetration.
- Monitor for pests and diseases common to apples, such as codling moth and apple scab, and treat accordingly.
Self pollinator or cross pollinator The Apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin' is partially self-fertile, which means it can produce fruit on its own, but yields are greatly improved with cross-pollination from another apple variety. Compatible varieties for cross-pollination include 'James Grieve', 'Golden Delicious', and 'Egremont Russet'.
Harvesting Months
- Late September to October
Flowering Months
- May
Height and Spread The mature size of the Apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin' can vary, but on average, it reaches about 200-400 centimeters in height with a similar spread
