Somewhat tart, crisp and flavorful yellow apple that gets sweeter and improves in storage. Used for fresh eating, pies, sauce and cider. Newtown Pippin Apple Trees are vigorous, biennial bearing, but scab susceptible. From Newton, New York over 300 years ago. An apple tree variety once planted by Thomas Jefferson. Sometimes called 'Albemarle Pippin'. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Good pollinator. Self-fertile - but will produce better with another apple variety nearby. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur and tip bearer. Will need branch support or trellising for heavy fruit loads. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Poor. Suseptible to scab, fireblight, bitter pit, mildew and canker.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
