Product description
Cox's Orange Pippin is often referred to simply as Cox, and is known in Britain as the sweetest, crispest and tastiest apple! The apples are medium size, with a vibrant orange-red colour, which deeps to bright red. The fruit is mottled with patches of golden-russet. The flesh is yellow-white in colour with a fine grain and loads of juice. You will easily identify a Cox’s Pippen - give a ripe one a shake and listen for the rattling sound that the seeds make, they are only lightly attached to the flesh and free to move around.
This is the ultimate dessert apple. It can eaten straight off the tree or sliced and used to make a scrumptious buttery caramel-topped Tarte Tatin. Cox's Orange Pippin is used in the production of cider, where it is blended with other apple varieties.
Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin' thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and enjoys full sun. It can however, be temperamental and is less suited to the Northern regions of the country. It is a self fertile tree, making it ideal to be planted alone in a smaller garden. It can also be used to cross pollinate other apple trees.
Cox’s Orange Pippin is offered as a rootstock MM106, semi-dwarfing, which is tolerant of a range of soils. This is the most widely used rootstock. Plant with a spacing of 4.5m between the rows. When left unpruned, the tree will reach a height of 4-5m.
MM106 (Semi-Dwarfing) are suitable for all forms except standards. The apple trees are tolerant of various soils like grass orchards and poor soils. Widely used rootstock, but not for small gardens. This tree will begin fruiting after three or four years with an ultimate height of between 4-5m.
M26 (Dwarfing) are good for spindle bush, espalier and ideal for containers. Typically starts fruiting after two or three years with an ultimate height of between 3-3.5m.
M27 (Extremely Dwarfing) are suitable to grow in small gardens where the soil is fertile. Plant in weed & soil-free grass and water during hot seasons. The tree will start fruiting after two years with an ultimate height of around 1.5-2.5m.
Apple Tree
Apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin'
Apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin'
Product description
Cox's Orange Pippin is often referred to simply as Cox, and is known in Britain as the sweetest, crispest and tastiest apple! The apples are medium size, with a vibrant orange-red colour, which deeps to bright red. The fruit is mottled with patches of golden-russet. The flesh is yellow-white in colour with a fine grain and loads of juice. You will easily identify a Cox’s Pippen - give a ripe one a shake and listen for the rattling sound that the seeds make, they are only lightly attached to the flesh and free to move around.
This is the ultimate dessert apple. It can eaten straight off the tree or sliced and used to make a scrumptious buttery caramel-topped Tarte Tatin. Cox's Orange Pippin is used in the production of cider, where it is blended with other apple varieties.
Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin' thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and enjoys full sun. It can however, be temperamental and is less suited to the Northern regions of the country. It is a self fertile tree, making it ideal to be planted alone in a smaller garden. It can also be used to cross pollinate other apple trees.
Cox’s Orange Pippin is offered as a rootstock MM106, semi-dwarfing, which is tolerant of a range of soils. This is the most widely used rootstock. Plant with a spacing of 4.5m between the rows. When left unpruned, the tree will reach a height of 4-5m.
MM106 (Semi-Dwarfing) are suitable for all forms except standards. The apple trees are tolerant of various soils like grass orchards and poor soils. Widely used rootstock, but not for small gardens. This tree will begin fruiting after three or four years with an ultimate height of between 4-5m.
M26 (Dwarfing) are good for spindle bush, espalier and ideal for containers. Typically starts fruiting after two or three years with an ultimate height of between 3-3.5m.
M27 (Extremely Dwarfing) are suitable to grow in small gardens where the soil is fertile. Plant in weed & soil-free grass and water during hot seasons. The tree will start fruiting after two years with an ultimate height of around 1.5-2.5m.
Give your tree the best start
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune apple trees annually during their dormant period in winter to promote healthy growth and maximise fruit production. Remove any dead, diseased, or overcrowded branches to maintain an open structure that allows sunlight and air to reach the centre of the tree. This not only improves fruit quality but also reduces the risk of fungal diseases. For optimal results, pair your apple tree with a compatible pollinator variety.
How to Water
Water apple trees deeply after planting and regularly during the first year to establish a strong root system. Mature trees benefit from consistent watering during dry spells, particularly in spring and summer when fruit is forming. Avoid overwatering, ensuring the soil is moist but not soggy. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimise evaporation and allow the tree to absorb moisture efficiently.
How to Plant
To plant an apple tree, select a sunny spot with well-draining soil, ideally with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower than its depth. Position the tree with its graft union above soil level, backfill gently with soil, and firm it lightly to eliminate air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weeds, leaving a gap around the trunk to avoid rot. Stake the tree if necessary to protect it from strong winds.
