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Apple 'Ribston Pippin'

Malus domestica 'Ribston Pippin'

General description

An old dessert variety, which has a strong aromatic flabour. It is thought to be one of the parents of Cox's Orange Pippin. 

Also used for culinary purposes and apparently they make a decent cider.

Conical shaped with yellow skin and orange flush and red streaks.

Plant requirement

It is triploid so requires two polination partners.

Ultimate size depends upon the rootstock it is on.

Maintenance

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Practical use

Dessert, cooking and juice/cider.

Properties

Height
180 - 800 cm
Soil type
Any
Sunlight
Full sun
PH
Neutral
Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy