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Cox's Orange Pippin Desert Apple
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Considered by some to be the finest
tasting desert apple, this is definitely a superb looking and extremely tasty apple.
Possibly the best apple of all time!
If you want an excellent tasting apple
which is the epitome of tradition, Cox's Orange Pippin is for you.
The only downside is that it is
susceptible to mildew and some other diseases. Regular pruning to keep it in shape
will ensure a bumper crop. |
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The Cox's Orange Pippin is England's most famous apple variety and when grown well and eaten
fresh it is a delight. Sweet with just the correct amount of acidity, it is truly packed
with flavour.
The not so good point though probably outweigh its outstanding flavour. First, the
supermarket Cox's are sadly lacking compared to freshly picked ones. The lack the flavour
and much of the crispness has disappeared.
For the amateur gardener, pest and disease will be a problem with this variety. It is
particularly prone to mildew and several other common apple tree pests and diseases. If you
grow one in your garden then make sure you read our article on apple tree cultivation if you
want Cox's Orange Pippin to flourish.
The tree originated from a seedling of unknown parentage in England during 1825. It has
frequently been used as a parent for other apple tree varieties in an attempt to get Cox
taste without all the problems. We can thoroughly recommend
Fiesta as a replacement
apple. It has nearly the same taste but on a larger apple and a much more disease resistant
tree.
So there you have it. Cox's Orange pippin is at the top of the tree as far as taste is
concerned but is not for the novice.
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APPLE |
| Taste |
Sweet and juicy |
| Skin Texture |
Thin |
| Flesh |
Crisp, scented and nutty |
| Apple size |
Medium |
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GROWING |
| Flowers |
Middle season |
| Vigour |
Medium |
| Crop Yield |
On the low side |
| Eating time |
November to January |
| Tree Shape |
Upright then spreading |
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