Malus d. Coxs Orange Pippin

Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin' is a renowned dessert apple for Irish gardens, forming a compact, deciduous tree with fresh green foliage and masses of spring blossom that are white flushed with pink. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, and the tree grows best in full sun and a moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Ultimate size is influenced by the rootstock and pruning regime; allow space for a medium tree over time, or maintain a smaller form with regular training and pruning.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun

Rate of Growth: Moderate

Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Hardiness: Fully hardy

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