Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin'

Apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin'

There are many types, varieties and growth forms of apple trees, from standard tree to dwarf, the mature size being controlled by the root stock used during grafting. The cultivation is the same for all types and varieties; only the pruning is different, One of the best ways to choose a variety of apple tree to grow is to see what varieties do well in your locality. Be aware that most apple trees need pollinators in order to fruit. Some varieties need one other tree as a pollinator, and some need two, or even three. If you have apple trees in neighbouring gardens this should help, as long as they flower at the same time. Ornamental, miniature apple tree, beautiful blossom in spring opening white from pink buds. Cox's Orange Pippin is one of the most popular apples. The tree is not self-fertile, and therefore needs a pollinating partner for good crops of fruit.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Rich and free draining

plant information

Common name

Apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin'

Latin name

Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin'

type

Fruiting tree

family

Rosaceae

ph

5.0 - 6.8 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Rich and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant
When the plant will bloom
When to harvest

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Apple Coxs Orange Pippin is 5.50meters x 8.00meters

5.50 M 8.00 M

Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin'

Planting outdoors

From Mid Autumn TO Early Spring

When planting remove the weeds from surrounding areas and make sure the hole you dig is at least twice the size of the roots. It is advised not to add fertiliser at this time due to the possibility of damaging the tree, however well rotted compost or manure should be forked into the bottom, the tree placed in the hole and back filled, firmed then watered in thoroughly. Keep well-watered until the tree is well established.

Apple Tree Blooms

From Mid Spring TO Late Spring

Once the weather has warmed up the tree will produce the first green leaves which will then prompt the first blossom. This is a very vulnerable stage - if a frost occurs the blossom is usually killed, and then there will be no fruit. .

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