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Cox’s Orange Pippin apple

This is the classic English apple, often regarded as the finest of all dessert apples, and the inspiration for this website. It arose in England in the 19th century as a chance seedling, and has inspired apple lovers ever since. It remains unsurpassed for its richness and complexity of flavour.

Two characteristics tend to be apparent in its offspring to a greater or lesser extent. Firstly the relatively pronounced and complex «aromatic» flavour which elevates it above most other varieties. Secondly, the striking and attractive orange-red colouring.

It is the range and complexity of flavours which makes Cox’s Orange Pippin so appealing to enthusiasts of the «English» style of apple. This is a variety for the connoisseur, who can delight in the appreciation of the remarkable range of subtle flavours — pear, melon, freshly-squeezed Florida orange juice, and mango are all evident in a good example. Almost all other apples taste one-dimensional alongside a good Cox’s Orange Pippin.

Although Cox is often considered a variety to keep for a few months, we suspect this is a hangover from Victorian tradition before the invention of modern controlled atmosphere storage techniques, because it does not really keep that long. The authorities may not agree but in our opinion it is at its best when picked fully ripe straight from the tree, or within a few weeks at most. In this respect, Cox is not really a «late» apple variety and is perhaps better considered a late-picking mid-season variety — and some of its offspring such as Ellison’s Orange are definitely mid-season varieties.

The term «orange» in the context of apple varieties commonly refers to an apple with an orange flush. Many of these varieties such as Kidd’s Orange Red, Ellison’s Orange and Tydemann’s Late Orange are related to Cox, but it can be applied to others such as Blenheim Orange.

Not surprisingly, Cox has been frequently used in breeding programmes, with growers seeking to marry its unique flavour with desirable characteristics from other varieties. Whilst some might argue that none of its offspring achieve the unique blend of flavours that Cox does, many of these varieties are nonetheless excellent in their own right — and to many people are more appealing than the more «serious» nature of the Cox. We list many of these further down this page.

There are a great many variants and forms of Cox’s Orange Pippin, many of which are self-fertile (a characteristic which seems prevalent in the Cox genetic make-up although the original is not self-fertile). The self-fertile forms tend to be more widely-available from garden centres because they are easier for the gardener who just wants one tree.

Unfortunately England’s greatest apple is not particularly easy to grow. It needs a relatively cool maritime climate and is also prone to diseases.

Although quite widely available in UK supermarkets, either from UK or New Zealand suppliers, in our experience these apples often have an empty flavour and can be very disappointing, given the legendary reputation of this variety. Therefore, growing your own may be the only answer, inspite of the potential difficulties. After picking, the apples can either be eaten straight away or stored in a cold dark place to allow the flavour to develop — but best eaten before Christmas. Alternatively, Cox can often be found at farmers’s markets.

Whilst the reputation of Cox’s Orange Pippin is known and respected worldwide, many apple enthusiasts outside its native home in England who have tried growing it are sometimes left unimpressed with the results. It seems that the true flavor of Cox’s Orange Pippin is only achieved in the marginal cool temperate climate of England, although the climates of the Pacific North West of the USA and Canada, and Nova Scotia in eastern Canada come close.

If you live in an area with a continental climate you may be more succcessful with some of the close relatives, of which Rubinette is probably the best example. Although still not particularly easy, Rubinette can be grown successfully in many areas of North America where Cox’s Orange Pippin does not seem to work, and crucially, when you bite into a Rubinette you are coming very close to the flavor of Cox’s Orange Pippin.

Flavour is a very personal thing but Cox’s Orange Pippin is essential reading for anyone interested in apples, because the insight it gives into the breadth of flavor that can be achieved. It is unquestionably the benchmark against which all others are measured, as well as being (along with Golden Delicious) one of the most influential apples for the development of other varieties.

Cox’s Orange Pippin identification photos

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United States

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• Adam Dupps in Lawrenceburg, IN
• Alex in Freeland, WA
• Alicia in RUTLAND, MA
• angiehauri@yahoo.com in Westmoreland, NEW HAMPSHIRE
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• Aurie Bradley in Kensington, CA
• Axel Kratel in Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA
• Barry Ecker in New Prague, MINNESOTA/SCOTT
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• Bill Snotherly in Eastover, NORTH CAROLINA
• Brad in Cumberland, ME
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• Brian Pruiett in CARLSBORG, WA
• Brian Van Erem in Green Bay, WI
• Brian Wilt in Jackson, OHIO
• Cathleen Pfister in Arlington, MASSACHUSETTS
• Chris Mastrangelo in Smithttown, NEW YORK
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• Christine Pielenz in Half Moon Bay, CA
• Christoph in RENO, NV
• Clayton Preston in Danbury, CT
• Crazyeddie in Lombard, IL
• Dallin in Syracuse, UT
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• Dan Spratlen in Camano Island, WASHINGTON
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• Daniel Sims in Richmond, IN
• Darren Peters in Rock Spring, GEORGIA
• Dave Beamer in Santa Barbara, CALIFORNIA
• Dave Dangelo in Augusta, MAINE
• David Black in Bentonville, ARKANSAS
• David Shaffer in Harrod, OH
• Don Mcivor in Twisp, WA
• Donald Smith in Harwinton, CT
• Elizabeth Otto Hamel in Menlo Park, CA
• Eric in Meridian, IDAHO
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• Florian Deisenhofer in Brush Prairie, CLARK COUNTY WA
• Gary in Pleasant Hill, CA
• Gary Hegler in Chesaning, MICHIGAN
• Gini in Greenwich, NY
• Glenn Grossman in Vancouver, WASHINGTON
• Glenn Tremble in Trail, OREGON
• Grace in Portland, OREGON
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• Herdie Baisden in STOCKHOLM, WI
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• James Nichols in La Luz, NEW MEXICO
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• Jeannie Berg in Scio, OR
• Jeff Fournier in Alger, MI
• Jeffrey Cottrell in Saginaw, MI
• Jen in Menlo Park, CALIFORNIA
• Jerry Hilson in Everett, WASHINGTON
• Jerry Hudgins in Point Reyes Station, CALIFORNIA
• Jimj in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
• Joachim Peters in Palatine, ILLINOIS
• John Betz in Vineland, NEW JERSEY
• Jon Shannon in Shaw Island, WA
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• Joni Clancy in Sublimity, OR
• Karen Davies in Southampton, HAMPSHIRE
• Kellogg Hill Farms in SOUTH DAYTON, NY
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• Kim Lapacek in Poynette, WI
• Kristina Kent in Dixon, IL
• Kurt in Ladysmith, WI — WISCONSIN
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• Lisa Schultz in Warwick, RHODE ISLAND
• Lorraine Leber in San Francisco, CA
• Madeleine Murphy in Castro Valley, CALIFORNIA
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• Mark A. Rock in Columbia Station, OHIO
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• Mary Hayden in Oregon City, OR
• Matt in New London, MN
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• Michael Chick in Shoreline, WA
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• Mike in Glen Rock, PA
• Mike Betts in Grattan Township, MICHIGAN/KENT
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• Milovan Popovic in Ellington, CONNECTICUT
• Nancy Crossley in Oxford, MICHIGAN
• Nathan Sanders in Middleburg, PENNSYLVANIA
• Nimzo in Walnut Creek, CALIFORNIA/CONTRA COSTA
• Noah McVay in Spring Green, WISCONSIN
• OrangePippin-Scott in Traverse City, MI
• Owen Witesman in SPRINGVILLE, UT
• pa_docent@yahoo.com in Glen Rock, PA
• Paul Gerrish in Newbury, MA
• Paul Grochowski in Floyd, VIRGINIA
• Phil in Stoke On Trent, STAFFORD
• R. Matthew Warren in Woodbridge, VIRGINIA
• Randy in Baxley, GA
• Ray Wickline in Middletown, MARYLAND (MD)
• Rebecca Rynne in Washington
• Rick Simoniello in Storrs / Mansfield, CT
• Ricky Bruckner in RAVENNA, OHIO (OH)
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• Ron Davis in CHUCKEY, TN
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• Rory Mcgregor in Mapleton,, MN
• Ruby Landow in Putney, VT
• Ryan Grover in Vineyard, UTAH
• Ryan Parsell in Langley, WA
• Scott McElhaney in Camas, WASHINGTON
• Shirley Miller in Nucla, COLORADO
• Steve in Orange Vale, CALIFORNIA/SACRAMENTO COUNTY
• Steve Bean in Kaysville, UTAH
• Steve Kollodge in BROOK PARK, MN
• Steve Larson in Battle Ground, WA
• Steven Stanley in Johnson City, TN
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• Susan in Center City, MINNESOTA
• Susan Karpenski in Meadville, PA
• Susan Leslie in Ballston Spa, NY
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• Terry Graham in Tumwater, WA
• Theresa Quednow in Elkhorn, WI WALWORTH
• Thomas Griffith in Cottage Grove, WI
• Tim Cheney in Walpole, ME/LINCOLN
• Tom Parks in Holladay, UT
• Velvie Mckenzie in Jackson, OH
• Whitney Peters in Sixes, OREGON
• William Sommerville in BOSTON, MA

United Kingdom

• Reach Community Orchard in Cambridge,
• Alan Elsbury in Chippenham, WILTSHIRE
• Alan Hayman in BRISTOL, SOMERSET
• Alasdair Mcintosh in Peterborough, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
• Alison Swift in Bristol, BRISTOL
• Andrea Weston in Maldon, ESSEX
• Andrew & Jean Calverley in York, YORKSHIRE
• Andrew Colchester in Bures, SUFFOLK, UK
• Angela Rouse in London, GREATER LONDON
• Angela Underhill in Bedford, BEDFORDSHIRE
• Annette Hurt in Filby, NORFOLK
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• Argon in
• Arlene Kearney in Croydon, SURREY
• Atg in London,
• Basil Longy in Ryde, ISLE OF WIGHT
• Basil Longy in Ryde, ISLE OF WIGHT
• Bob Henley in Winchester, HAMPSHIRE
• Brian Heaney in Newcastle Upon Tyne, TYNE AND WEAR
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• Daniel Sandford in London, LONDON
• Dave Hoare in Harefield, MIDDLESEX
• Dave Hoare in Harefield, MIDDLESEX
• Dave Lamb in Warrington, CHESHIRE
• David Hill in Braintree, ESSEX
• David Kenning in Whitstable, KENT
• David Lonsdale in Shipdham, NORFOLK
• David Mcgoldrick in Crieff, PERTHSHIRE
• David Mogg in Petersfield, HAMPSHIRE
• Davidjohndawkins in Ely, CAMBS
• Derek Turnbull in Chesterfield, DERBYSHIRE
• Dianne Davenport in Coulsdon, SURREY
• Douglas Silverstone in Chesham, BUCKS
• Ehill@Sky.Com in Bristol, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
• Elizabeth Hodge in Evesham, WORCESTERSHIRE
• Elizabeth Moriarty in Oxford, OXON
• Frank Leach in Peacehaven, EAST SUSSEX
• Geoff King in LEEDS, PLEASE SELECT REGION, STATE OR PROVINCE
• Geoffrey Brown in Grundisburgh, SUFFOLK
• Glynn Swift in Oswestry, SHROPSHIRE
• Graeme Stockdale in Pilsley, Chesterfield, DERBYSHIRE
• Graham Bell in Coldstream, BERWICKSHIRE
• Graham Bell in Coldstream, BERWICKSHIRE
• Graham Charles Schofield in Newmarket, SUFFLOK
• Graham Herridge in Biggleswade, BEDS
• Graham Hinchliffe in Eastbourne, EAST SUSSEX
• Henryc in Andover, HAMPSHIRE
• Irina Pertsel in DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM
• Ivor Kiverstein in Pulborough, WEST SUSSEX
• Jackie Breadmore in
• James C. Porteous in York, NORTH YORKSHIRE
• Jason Marks in Bristol,
• Jean Lippett in Martock, SOMERSET
• Joe in London,
• John Dench in Etchingham, EAST SUSSEX
• John Partis in HAYWARDS HEATH, WEST SUSSEX
• John s m Roberts, O.B.E. in Seaford, EAST SUSSEX
• johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, KENT
• Joyce M Brown in Abingdon, OXON
• Jude Ilett in Peasenhall, SUFFOLK
• K Hufton in Stranraer, WIGTOWNSHIRE
• Keith Johnston in Abaerdeen, ABERDEENSHIRE
• Kevin Chadwick in Birmingham, WEST MIDLANDS
• Kevin Chadwick in Birmingham, WEST MIDLANDS
• Kevin Chadwick in Birmingham, WEST MIDLANDS
• Kevin Chadwick in Birmingham, WEST MIDLANDS
• Lee Parker in Wisbech, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
• Lesley Campbell in Saltcoats, AYRSHIRE
• Liz Douglas in SHEFFIELD, YORKSHIRE
• Lucy & Jonathan Bowden in Long Hanborough, OXFORDSHIRE
• Lyn Eryl Jones in Cambridge, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
• M. Salisbury in Preston, LANCS
• Malcolm Whitmore in Loughborough, LEICS
• Malcolm Whitmore in Loughborough, LEICS
• Maria Cummins in Harwich, ESSEX
• Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
• Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
• Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
• Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
• Mark Brisbane in Winchester, HAMPSHIRE
• Mark Davies in Saddleworth, YORKSHIRE
• Martin A Smith in Petersfield, HAMPSHIRE
• Martyn Clayton in York, NORTH YORKSHIRE
• Matt Thompson in York, NORTH YORKSHIRE
• Meadowcopse in Chester, CHESHIRE
• Melanie in Nr Leicester, LEICESTERSHIRE
• Michael Mccarthy in Coulsdon, SURREY
• Michelle in London,
• Mike in Rottingdean,
• Mike Galtrey in Godalming, SURREY
• Mrs Jane Brown in Settle, NORTH YORKSHIRE
• Mrs Sophie Wiles in Flamborough, EAST YORKSHIRE
• Nathan Scullion in Boston, LINCOLNSHIRE
• Neil Kenny in Edinburgh, EASTLOTHIAN
• Nick in LONDON, LONDON
• Nick Butcher in North Curry, SOMERSET
• Nick Letch in HARWICH, ESSEX
• Nickkk in Oldham, LANCASHIRE
• Nicola Matthews in Nottinghm, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
• Nigel in Ryton Dorrington Shrewsbury, SHROPSHIRE
• Pat Burke in Market Deeping, PETERBOROUGH
• Paul in Ballyclare, CO. ANTRIM
• Paul Haines in Llandyfriog, Newcastle Emlyn, CEREDIGION
• Peter Griffiths in Thame, OXFORDSHIRE
• Peter Kent in Casnewydd, GWENT
• Peter Selby in Swadlincote, DERBYSHIRE
• Peter Willis in Peterborough, CAMBS
• Phil Martin in Bath, SOMERSET
• Phil Mcintyre in Widnes, CHESHIRE
• Phil Stevenson in Rugeley, STAFFORDSHIRE
• Rachel Wilcox in Wakefield, WEST YORKSHIRE
• Richard Pratt in Houghton Regis, BEDFORDSHIRE
• Ross Jonker in Torquay, DEVON
• Rupert in Holnest, DORSET
• Sally Turley in London, LONDON
• Sarah Manley in London, LONDON
• Steve in Steeple Claydon, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
• Steve Halliwell in Poole, DORSET
• Steve Stoodley in Glastonbury, SOMERSET
• Stuart Sullivan in Worcester, WIRCESTERSHIRE
• Susan and William Dyson in London, LONDON
• Suzanne Mcnally in Banbury, OXON
• Terry Smith in Huntingford, DORSET
• Thomas Lord in Stowmarket, SUFFOLK
• Tim Whitten in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, DEVON
• Tony in Glasgow, SCOTLAND
• zoe in Guildford, SURREY
• zoe in Guildford, SURREY
• Zoe Mitchell in Milton Keynes, UNITED KINGDOM

Belgium

• Johan Cornelis in Gent, OOST-VLAANDEREN
• Johan Cornelis in Gent, OOST-VLAANDEREN

Denmark

• Hanne Joergensen in Risskov, DENMARK
• Pablo in Haderslev, NORTH SCHLESWIG

France

• Andrew Dalby in Saint-Coutant, DEUX-SEVRES
• BeN62 in Eclimeux,
• Simon Pleasance in Ribaute,
• Steven Malby in Lubersac, CORREZE
• Sylveno in Le Frayssé, TARN

Germany

Ireland

• Frank And Susan Jacoby in Clontarf, DUBLIN
• Graeme Manning in Clooncoran, Ballygill, Ballinasloe., CO. GALWAY
• James A Nolan in Glynn,, WEXFORD.
• James Munro in Westport, COUNTY MAYO
• Matt Steele in Blacklion, COUNTY CAVAN
• Nikolai in Dublin, DUBLIN
• Sean Cremin in NEWCASTLE WEST,
• Simon Clarke in Duleek, COUNTY MEATH

Italy

Netherlands

• Jan De Boer in Westwoud, NOORD-HOLLAND
• Olivier Zegwaard in GOEREE OVERFLAKKEE

Poland

Spain

Sweden

Canada

• Angela in Chilliwack, BC
• Barbara in Vancouver, BC
• Barry Hegland in Bridgetown, NOVA SCOTIA
• Bill Cuell in Kaslo, BC
• Ceecee in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
• Chris Widmeyer in Nanaimo, BC
• David A. Young in PARKDALE, NOVA SCOTIA
• David Tutton in Holyrood, NEWFOUNDLAND
• Donna in North Saanich, BC
• James Young in Naramata, BRITISH COLUMBIA
• Jeannine Caldbeck in Thetis Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA
• Jeff in Annapolis Royal, NOVA SCOTIA
• Jen Maynard in Vancouver, BC
• John H. Latta in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
• Mat Vaughan in Clear Creek, ONTARIO
• Pat in Hamilton, ONTARIO
• Peter Holmes in Cowichan Bay, B.C.
• Roger Macpherson in Delta, B.C.
• Rylan in COURTICE, ONTARIO
• v k Howald in Lucknow, ONTARIO
• Will Langlands in Powell River, BC

Australia

• Bec in Coleraine, VICTORIA
• Cow & Company in Margate, TASMANIA
• Evan in Launceston, TASMANIA
• Evelyn Doyle in Canberra, ACT
• Hayden in Winslow, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
• Jenny in Melbourne, VICTORIA,
• Katie Finlay in Harcourt, VICTORIA
• Lydia Kokotos in Lower Wattle Grove, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
• Marinus Beimers in Mount Evelyn, VIC
• Mary Morris in Eudunda, SA
• Patrick Deasey in Mt Macedon, VIC
• Stephen Boardman in Acton Park, TAS
• Susie Cordia in Foster North, VICTORIA
• Warren in Cobram, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
• Wesley Hutson in Wandong, VICTORIA

New Zealand

• Giles in HAMILTON, WAIKATO
• Jo in Gisborne, EAST COAST
• Katrina Richards in Nelson,
• Maren in Bulls, RANGITIKEI
• Mark Kingston in Rangiora, CANTERBURY
• Stewart and Joanna in Southbridge, CANTERBURY
• Sue Foot in Christchurch,
• Terry Sale in Masterton, 5810, WAIRARAPA
• Trevor Courtney in Christchurch, CANTERBURY
• Tubber in Christchurch, TYPE A CHOICE BELOW .

Japan

• Caleb Fuller in Yoshitomi-Machi, FUKUOKA
• John Little in Komagane-Shi,, NAGANO-KEN

Poland

Spring blossom records for this variety

2021 season

• 4th May 2021 — tree owned by Milovan in Ellington, United States
• 21st April 2021 — tree owned by Ross in Torquay, United Kingdom

2020 season

• 27th April 2020 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 24th April 2020 — tree owned by Ehill@Sky.Com in Bristol, United Kingdom
• 20th April 2020 — tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
• 3rd March 2020 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom

2019 season

• 7th May 2019 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 29th April 2019 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom
• 23rd April 2019 — tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States

2018 season

• 4th May 2018 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 3rd May 2018 — tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States

2017 season

• 26th April 2017 — tree owned by Ehill@Sky.Com in Bristol, United Kingdom
• 17th April 2017 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom

2016 season

• 14th May 2016 — tree owned by Ehill@Sky.Com in Bristol, United Kingdom
• 13th May 2016 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 10th May 2016 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 3rd March 2016 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom

2015 season

• 15th May 2015 — tree owned by Jeffrey in Saginaw, United States
• 10th May 2015 — tree owned by Brian in Green Bay, United States
• 7th May 2015 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom
• 7th May 2015 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom
• 29th April 2015 — tree owned by Michael in Glen Rock, United States
• 9th April 2015 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom

2014 season

• 13th May 2014 — tree owned by Don in Twisp, United States
• 11th May 2014 — tree owned by Rachel in Wakefield, United Kingdom
• 10th May 2014 — tree owned by Crazyeddie in Lombard, United States
• 9th May 2014 — tree owned by Keith in Abaerdeen, United Kingdom
• 9th May 2014 — tree owned by Ehill@Sky.Com in Bristol, United Kingdom
• 5th May 2014 — tree owned by Mike in Glen Rock, United States
• 1st May 2014 — tree owned by Steve in Steeple Claydon, United Kingdom
• 1st May 2014 — tree owned by Maria in Harwich, United Kingdom
• 28th April 2014 — tree owned by Zoe in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
• 24th April 2014 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 24th April 2014 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom
• 23rd April 2014 — tree owned by Kerry in Oregon City, United States
• 13th April 2014 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 2nd April 2014 — tree owned by Chris in Nanaimo, Canada

2013 season

• 8th June 2013 — tree owned by Steve in Steeple Claydon, United Kingdom
• 27th May 2013 — tree owned by Ehill@Sky.Com in Bristol, United Kingdom
• 16th May 2013 — tree owned by Jean in Martock, United Kingdom
• 15th May 2013 — tree owned by Jeffrey in Saginaw, United States
• 11th May 2013 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom
• 4th May 2013 — tree owned by Clayton in Danbury, United States
• 16th April 2013 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 15th April 2013 — tree owned by Chris in Nanaimo, Canada
• 4th April 2013 — tree owned by Gary in Pleasant Hill, United States
• April 2013 — tree owned by Theresa in Elkhorn, United States

2012 season

• 20th May 2012 — tree owned by Nickkk in Oldham, United Kingdom
• 18th May 2012 — tree owned by David in Petersfield, United Kingdom
• 9th May 2012 — tree owned by Ehill@Sky.Com in Bristol, United Kingdom
• 8th May 2012 — tree owned by Richard in Houghton Regis, United Kingdom
• 7th May 2012 — tree owned by Florian in Brush Prairie, United States
• 1st May 2012 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom
• May 2012 — tree owned by Graham in Coldstream, United Kingdom
• May 2012 — tree owned by Ceecee in Vancouver, Canada
• 24th April 2012 — tree owned by Sarah in London, United Kingdom
• 22nd April 2012 — tree owned by Simon in Duleek, Ireland
• 21st April 2012 — tree owned by Peter in Peterborough, United Kingdom

2011 season

• 24th May 2011 — tree owned by Chris in Nanaimo, Canada
• 12th May 2011 — tree owned by Clayton in Danbury, United States
• 5th May 2011 — tree owned by Keith in Abaerdeen, United Kingdom
• 2nd May 2011 — tree owned by Madeleine in Castro Valley, United States
• 1st May 2011 — tree owned by Grace in Portland, United States
• 24th April 2011 — tree owned by Malcolm in Loughborough, United Kingdom
• 21st April 2011 — tree owned by Dave in Harefield, United Kingdom
• 19th April 2011 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom
• 18th April 2011 — tree owned by Sarah in London, United Kingdom
• 16th April 2011 — tree owned by James in Naramata, Canada
• 15th April 2011 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 15th April 2011 — tree owned by Frank in Peacehaven, United Kingdom
• 14th April 2011 — tree owned by Peter in Peterborough, United Kingdom
• 12th April 2011 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom
• 11th April 2011 — tree owned by Alan in Chippenham, United Kingdom
• 7th April 2011 — tree owned by Lee in Wisbech, United Kingdom
• 4th April 2011 — tree owned by Steve in Orange Vale, United States
• April 2011 — tree owned by Lyn in Cambridge, United Kingdom

2010 season

• 16th October 2010 — tree owned by Marinus in Mount Evelyn, Australia
• September 2010 — tree owned by Mark in Rangiora, New Zealand
• July 2010 — tree owned by Lesley in Saltcoats, United Kingdom
• 2nd June 2010 — tree owned by John in Komagane-Shi,, Japan
• 28th May 2010 — tree owned by Frank in Peacehaven, United Kingdom
• 21st May 2010 — tree owned by Mrs J in Settle, United Kingdom
• 14th May 2010 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom
• 5th May 2010 — tree owned by Elizabeth in Evesham, United Kingdom
• 31st April 2010 — tree owned by Chris in Nanaimo, Canada
• 28th April 2010 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom
• 27th April 2010 — tree owned by Johan in Gent, Belgium
• 26th April 2010 — tree owned by John in Vancouver, Canada
• 22nd April 2010 — tree owned by Peter in Peterborough, United Kingdom
• 12th April 2010 — tree owned by Dave in Harefield, United Kingdom
• April 2010 — tree owned by James in Naramata, Canada

2009 season

• 25th April 2009 — tree owned by Frank in Peacehaven, United Kingdom
• April 2009 — tree owned by James in Naramata, Canada
• April 2009 — tree owned by Elizabeth in Evesham, United Kingdom
• April 2009 — tree owned by Malcolm in Loughborough, United Kingdom
• 28th March 2009 — tree owned by Dave in Harefield, United Kingdom

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Harvest records for this variety

2020 season

• 3rd week October 2020 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom

2019 season

• 4th week September 2019 — tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
• 3rd week September 2019 — tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States
• 3rd week August 2019 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom

2018 season

• 1st week October 2018 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2018 — tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States

2017 season

• 1st week October 2017 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2017 — tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States
• 1st week September 2017 — tree owned by Jeffrey in Saginaw, United States
• September 2017 — tree owned by Angela in London, United Kingdom

2016 season

• 4th week October 2016 — tree owned by Nigel in Ryton Dorrington Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
• 3rd week October 2016 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 3rd week October 2016 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2016 — tree owned by Chris in Federal Way, United States
• 2nd week September 2016 — tree owned by Jeffrey in Saginaw, United States
• March 2016 — tree owned by Patrick in Mt Macedon, Australia

2015 season

• 2nd week October 2015 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 1st week October 2015 — tree owned by Olivier in , Netherlands
• 4th week September 2015 — tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States
• 3rd week September 2015 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2015 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom
• 2nd week September 2015 — tree owned by Jeffrey in Saginaw, United States
• 1st week September 2015 — tree owned by pa_docent@yahoo.com in Glen Rock, United States
• September 2015 — tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States

2014 season

• 1st week October 2014 — tree owned by Donna in North Saanich, Canada
• 4th week September 2014 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 4th week September 2014 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2014 — tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States
• 2nd week September 2014 — tree owned by Don in Twisp, United States
• 1st week September 2014 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom

2013 season

• 4th week October 2013 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• 1st week October 2013 — tree owned by Jeffrey in Saginaw, United States
• 1st week October 2013 — tree owned by Chris in Nanaimo, Canada
• 4th week September 2013 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 4th week September 2013 — tree owned by David in Holyrood, Canada
• 4th week September 2013 — tree owned by Joni in Sublimity, United States
• 2nd week September 2013 — tree owned by Gary in Chesaning, United States
• 1st week September 2013 — tree owned by Chris in Smithttown, United States
• 1st week September 2013 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom
• August 2013 — tree owned by Dave in Santa Barbara, United States
• March 2013 — tree owned by Katrina in Nelson, New Zealand

2012 season

• 2nd week October 2012 — tree owned by Mike in Godalming, United Kingdom
• October 2012 — tree owned by Graham in Coldstream, United Kingdom
• 1st week September 2012 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom

2011 season

• 2nd week October 2011 — tree owned by Peter in Peterborough, United Kingdom
• 1st week October 2011 — tree owned by Chris in Nanaimo, Canada
• 4th week September 2011 — tree owned by Dave in Harefield, United Kingdom
• 4th week September 2011 — tree owned by Jude in Peasenhall, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2011 — tree owned by James in Naramata, Canada
• 2nd week September 2011 — tree owned by Frank in Peacehaven, United Kingdom
• 1st week September 2011 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom
• 4th week August 2011 — tree owned by Mark in Palo Alto, United States
• 4th week August 2011 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom

2010 season

• 3rd week October 2010 — tree owned by Frank in Peacehaven, United Kingdom
• 3rd week October 2010 — tree owned by Peter in Peterborough, United Kingdom
• 3rd week October 2010 — tree owned by James in Naramata, Canada
• 1st week October 2010 — tree owned by Dave in Harefield, United Kingdom
• October 2010 — tree owned by Steve in Poole, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2010 — tree owned by johncole4321@yahoo.co.uk in Ramsgate, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2010 — tree owned by James in York, United Kingdom
• 2nd week September 2010 — tree owned by Jimj in San Francisco, United States
• 1st week September 2010 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom

2009 season

• 2nd week October 2009 — tree owned by Dave in Harefield, United Kingdom
• 2nd week October 2009 — tree owned by Frank in Peacehaven, United Kingdom
• October 2009 — tree owned by Elizabeth in Evesham, United Kingdom
• 3rd week September 2009 — tree owned by Andrea in Maldon, United Kingdom
• September 2009 — tree owned by Angela in Bedford, United Kingdom
• September 2009 — tree owned by Malcolm in Loughborough, United Kingdom
• August 2009 — tree owned by Johan in Gent, Belgium
• 3rd week February 2009 — tree owned by Mark in Rangiora, New Zealand

Origins

• Species: Malus domestica
• Parentage: Ribston Pippin ?
• Introduced: 1825
• Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 1086

Using

• Picking season: Mid Later mid-season
• Cropping: Good
• Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
• Flavor style (apples): Aromatic
• Food uses: Eating fresh
• Food uses: Culinary
• Food uses: Juice
• Cooking result: Keeps shape
• Discoloration of fruit: Slightly oxidising (browns slowly)
• Juice style: Sweeter

Growing

• Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
• Flowering group: 3
• Ploidy: Diploid
• Bearing regularity: Regular

Climate

• Cold hardiness (USDA): (5) -20F / -29C
• Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
• Chill requirement: High-chill

Identification

• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Period of origin: 1800 — 1849
• Fruit size: Average
• Fruit colour: Orange flush

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Cox’s Orange Pippin apple trees for sale:

• Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA)
  United States
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• Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK)
  United Kingdom
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• Burnt Ridge Nursery and Orchards
  United States More >>
• Cummins Nursery
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