Malus domestica Christmas Pippin M9 (Apple) AGM
£50.00
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notes
A variety of the popular British native apple Cox's Orange Pippin - Malus domestica Christmas Pippin is a late season eating apple: crisp, honey-sweet, with a hint of sharpness. The Christmas Pippin will keep for two or three months after harvesting, hence the name. In fact the taste of the stored fruit improves after a few weeks. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 12L
- Height and Spread: 300cm (10ft)
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Features
notes
A variety of the popular British native apple Cox's Orange Pippin - Malus domestica Christmas Pippin is a late season eating apple: crisp, honey-sweet, with a hint of sharpness. The Christmas Pippin will keep for two or three months after harvesting, hence the name. In fact the taste of the stored fruit improves after a few weeks. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Insights
M.Christmas Pippin is a true 'pippin' variety raised from seed with unknown parentage. It was found growing by the side of a road. This is a cordon on M9 dwarfing rootstock and is a spur bearer variety.
Details
- Flowers: May Fruit: October - November
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
Best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot where the blossom can attract pollinators and the fruit can ripen in the sun. Should be pruned annually to get the best crop. For an increased yield, plant with other apples.
Scent
Sweet fragrance
Glossary