Introducing the extraordinary Christmas Pippin® apple tree, a true gem that adds a touch of magic to your British garden. This medium-sized tree captivates with its abundance of delicate white blossoms, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland. The Christmas Pippin® apple, with its distinct flavour and storability, holds a special place in the hearts of apple enthusiasts during the festive season.
Flowering Group: 3
Harvest: Early October
Use: Eating and Cooking
Fertility: Not Self-fertile
Rootstock: M27, M26, MM106
Description
Embrace the enchantment of the Christmas Pippin® apple, a variety that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. This apple boasts a unique flavour profile, combining a pleasant sweetness with a hint of tartness. Its crisp texture makes each bite a delightful experience.
While the Christmas Pippin® apple can be enjoyed fresh, it truly shines in culinary creations. Its firm flesh holds up well in pies, crumbles, and other festive desserts, imparting a distinct flavour and texture. This apple is also known for its exceptional storage qualities, making it a delightful addition to your winter pantry.
The Christmas Pippin® apple tree exhibits resilience and vigour, thriving in the diverse climates of the British Isles. While it may be susceptible to scab, it displays commendable resistance to mildew, canker, and late frosts, ensuring a reliable harvest for your seasonal celebrations.
Planting Position
Choose a sunlit location for your Christmas Pippin® apple tree to thrive, although it can tolerate partial shade. Providing some shelter from strong winds will promote optimal growth and fruit production. This apple variety thrives in loamy, sandy, or clay soils with a neutral pH. Regular pruning will help maintain the tree's shape and health, and seeking professional advice for significant pruning is recommended.
Attributes
Beyond its unique taste and culinary versatility, the Christmas Pippin® apple tree is a sight. Its delicate white blossoms create a stunning contrast against the winter landscape, filling the air with a subtle fragrance. Bees and other pollinators are drawn to these blossoms, ensuring a fruitful harvest for your holiday feasts. The Christmas Pippin® apple tree is a beautiful addition to any British garden, spreading the joy and flavours of the festive season.
Malus domestica 'Christmas Pippin' | Apple Tree | Bare Root
- Use - Eating, Cooking
- Picking Time - Early October
- Flowering Group - 3
- Self-fertile - Not self-fertile
- Flavour Profile - Juicy, crisp, honey flavour
Enhance your gardening experience with these accessories to accompany your Adam's Pearmain Apple Tree:
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Stake & Tie - To support young trees, it is recommended you pant them with a stake & tie for the first couple of years.
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Rootgrow - For healthier and more dense root system and better and more balanced growth, use Mycorrhizal fungi when planting.
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