Price range: 18,00 € through 28,00 €
Flowering period: April – May
Harvest period: September – October
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The Cox Orange apple tree, or Cox’s Orange Pippin, is an old variety renowned for its exceptional taste qualities. Discovered in 1825 by Richard Cox in England, this variety produces medium-sized fruits with crisp, melting yellow flesh. The apples are slightly tart, very sweet and fragrant, offering a taste experience similar to that of pear.
The Cox Orange apple tree requires a sunny exposure and a location sheltered from the wind for optimal fruiting.
It adapts to different types of soil, but prefers cool, well-drained soil. It tolerates slightly calcareous or acidic soils.
This variety is self-sterile and requires the presence of other varieties for good pollination. The recommended pollinators are: Golden Delicious, Reine des Reinettes, and Cabarette.
Very hardy, resistant to -25°C.
Perform maintenance pruning in late winter to maintain a balanced, airy shape. For trellised forms, prune green in summer. Check out our guide to pruning fruit trees for more details.
Provide organic matter (compost, potting soil) and a bottom fertilizer such as crushed horn when planting. An annual addition of compost at the foot of the tree will promote its growth and production.
Cox Orange may be susceptible to powdery mildew and scab. Favour preventive control methods such as planting diversified hedges and installing nesting boxes to attract beneficial insects. In the event of an attack, preventive treatments based on horsetail decoction or Bordeaux mixture can be effective.
Cox’s Orange apples are excellent for fresh consumption thanks to their exceptional flavor. They are also well suited to baking, especially for making pies, compotes or other desserts.
For more information on planting fruit trees, check out our guide to planting fruit trees.
To diversify your orchard and ensure good pollination, you can also consider other varieties of apple trees such as:
Also discover our selection of the best varieties of apples to help you in your choice.
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| Weight | 0,33 kg |
|---|---|
| Âge | 1 year (Scion, between 1m and 2m), 2 years |
| Porte-greffe Pommier | B9, adult height≈ 2m, Frank, adult height over 5m, M111, adult size ≈ 4m, M9, adult size ≈ 2.5m, MM106, adult size ≈ 3.5m |
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