Cox's Orange Pippin
Cox's Orange Pippin
Cox's Orange Pippin, pronounced as /kɒks ˈɔːrɪndʒ ˈpɪpɪn/, is a apple variety that originated in the United Kingdom. The term "pippin" is an old term for an apple that was grown from a seed.
Etymology
The apple variety was named after its cultivator, Richard Cox, a retired brewer and horticulturist. The term "Orange Pippin" refers to the apple's orange-red color and the old term "pippin" for an apple grown from seed.
Description
Cox's Orange Pippin is known for its attractive orange-red color and complex flavor. The apple is medium-sized and has a conical shape. The skin is orange-red over a greenish-yellow base. The flesh is very aromatic, yellowish, fine-grained, and crisp.
Cultivation
Cox's Orange Pippin is a mid-season apple, typically harvested in late September in its native England. It is self-sterile and needs a pollination partner of a different variety nearby. The tree is moderately vigorous and has a tendency to bear heavily one year and lightly the next.
Usage
Cox's Orange Pippin is primarily used as a dessert apple due to its complex flavor. It is also used in cooking and cider making.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cox's Orange Pippin
- Wikipedia's article - Cox's Orange Pippin
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