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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. 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.
THE
APPLE
Taste
Sweet and juicy
Skin Texture
Thin
Flesh
Crisp, scented and nutty
Apple size
Medium
GROWING
Flowers
Middle season
Vigour
Medium
Crop Yield
On the low side
Eating time
November to January
Tree Shape
Upright then spreading
Cox's Orange Pippin Desert Apple
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.
Name: Pam Graham
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Date posted: October 11, 2010 - 12:15 pm
Message: My Coxes tree is about 30 years old. It has had a bumper crop this year. My problem is that it grows quickly and swamps my garden. It costs about �100 to have it pruned. Is there any way I can keep it under control?
Name: Sandy Rattray
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Date posted: October 10, 2010 - 09:04 am
Message: I too live by the sea on the Isle of Wight, and my cox is yielding very poorly. However I have just returned from an orchard here full of coxes which seemed to be doing fine. The orchard is about 1/2 mile from the sea, while I am only a few yards away if that makes any difference. I was advised to feed mine a bit in November and February by the orchard's owner.
Name: Keith Ford
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Date posted: October 09, 2010 - 05:59 pm
Message: I live in Paignton Devon and have had a Coxes tree for about 10yrs.I also have a Worcester in the same area.The latter yealds well but my Cox tree yealds very poorly.Could this be because it is too near the sea.Ihave been told they don't like sea air.Is this correct.
Name: D.Ingham
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Date posted: August 24, 2010 - 11:21 am
Message: I have a dwarf Cox's Pippin Apple tree, has developed a good crop after planting 3 yrs ago, now heavily laden. Apples look ripe and pleasently plump. Can you tell me when i should harvest, i am impatient to try them. Can you also tell me best means of storage,
Many thanks,
yours sincerely
Dave Ingham