Malus domestica Cox (Apple), Half Standard MM106, 12L
Introduced in 1825, the British native apple Malus domestica Cox's Orange Pippin, or simply the Cox apple, is an eating apple that can be consumed straight from the tree. The tree produces pink-tinged white blossoms in spring, beloved by bees and other pollinators, followed by apples that are red with an orange flush in early autumn and a sweet, sharp taste.
Dimensions
- 12L
- Height & Spread: 300cm (9ft 10in) x 300cm (9ft 10in) in 5 -10 years
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Features
Introduced in 1825, the British native apple Malus domestica Cox's Orange Pippin, or simply the Cox apple, is an eating apple that can be consumed straight from the tree. The tree produces pink-tinged white blossoms in spring, beloved by bees and other pollinators, followed by apples that are red with an orange flush in early autumn and a sweet, sharp taste.
Best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot where the blossom can attract pollinators and the fruit can ripen in the sun. The MM106 rootstock produces a tree of moderate vigour, which will stay a manageable size.
- Flowers: April/ May
- Fruit: Early October
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Full sun
- South, east or west facing
- Hardy
- Sheltered
- Keep the base of the tree weed free
- Fertilise at the beginning of the year
- Water in hot, dry spells
- Prune dead, dying and diseased wood out in winter and reduce leading stems back by a third to create airy structure
- Does not require another apple to produce fruit but will fruit better with a pollinator
- Suitable for espalier and for fan training