Newtown or Yellow Pippen
Newtown Pippen
Malus domestica 'Newtown Pippen'
Newtown or Yellow Pippen is not the most beautiful apple in the world, but has a rich, juicy flaor with a piney tartness. It is medium to large and has excellent dessert quality. The fruit is green, breaking to light yellow when ripe. It ripens late in the season, just ahead of Granny Smith.
Height12-16 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Malus domestica 'Newtown Pippen' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsNewtown or Yellow Pippen is vigorous, spreading tree. It should be pollinated with late to late-mid season blooming varieties.
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A Little History about Newtown PippenApparently Newtown Pippen was George Washington's favorite apple. It originated in Newtown, Long Island, New York in 1759.
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Malus domestica 'Newtown Pippen' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Late blooming |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Spreading habit |
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Harvest Period
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Late fall |
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Very late season |
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Other Attributes
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Very tart |
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Long-term keeper |
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Complex flavor |
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Very crisp |
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for pies |
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Good for sauce |
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High dessert quality |
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