USDA Certified Organic
Allington Pippin apple tree was raised from King of the Pippins x Cox's Orange Pippin before 1884 by the nurseryman Thomas Laxton of Lincolnshire, UK. The name Allington Pippin was given to this variety in 1894 by the nurseryman George Bunyard after the village of Allington. The Allington Pippin apple has cream colored flesh mellowing to intense fruit drop (candy) or pineapple taste. The Allington Pippin apple also has a sharp (acid) undertone making it fine selection for cooking as it holds its shape. The Allington Pippin apple is medium-size, conic with some reddish flush or stripes over green or yellow skin. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Allington Pippin apple trees for sale.
Considerations for Allington Pippin Apple
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Fresh Eating, Cooking, Pies and Sauce
Harvest Period: Late
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: England 1894
Storage: 1 to 2 months
Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)
Years to Bear: 2-4 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.