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Apple trees
Cox's Orange Pippin

Cox is widely acknowledged as having the best flavour of any apple variety.
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Growing


Apple trees
Cox's Orange Pippin
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive fruit
Gardening skillExperienced
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group3
Disease resistancePoor
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Using


Apple trees
Cox's Orange Pippin
Picking seasonMid
Season of use1-2 months
Food usesEating fresh
Culinary
Juice
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Climate


Apple trees
Cox's Orange Pippin
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Chill requirementHigh-chill
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Identification


Apple trees
Cox's Orange Pippin
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Flower colourWhite
Fruit colourOrange flush
Flesh colourWhite
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