Why you need to trim newly planted fruit trees.
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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.

Pricing


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Newtown 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

Apparently Newtown Pippen was George Washington's favorite apple. It originated in Newtown, Long Island, New York in 1759.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Late blooming
Pollinizer needed
Fruit Characteristics
Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
Average vigor
Spreading habit
Harvest Period
Late fall
Very late season
Other Attributes
Long-term keeper
Very crisp
Very tart
Complex flavor
Site Requirements
Full Sun
Skill Required
Average skill
Uses
Cooking or baking
Good for pies
Good for sauce
High dessert quality