Russet. Sweet.
Pine Golden Pippin apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Pine Golden Pippin
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 12 Nov 2014 PA, United StatesLooking for yellow green pippin in Northeast US
- 16 Nov 2012 OREGON, United StatesEating one now. Crisp & juicy. Sparkly, slightly tart, sweet flavor like a crisp reisling. Honey scent. Tender skin. So-o-o delicious. Got it at Farmers Market.
Tree register
United States
- Chadwick Little in Marion, IA
United Kingdom
- David Neilson in ELY, CAMBS
Australia
- Warren in Cobram, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1861
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2000-077
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
- Fruit colour: Russet
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flesh colour: Cream
- Fruit size: Small
- Fruit shape: Flat-round
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
- Juice style: Sweeter
- Cropping: Good
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Picking month: October
- Picking period: early October
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 5
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 6 (-23C)
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 7 (-18C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Average
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Pine Golden Pippin apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Pine Golden Pippin apple trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Pine Golden Pippin:
United States
Maine
- Tiny Orchards, Saco
References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor