Often described as the ”new Cox”, Christmas Pippin is fast-growing and fully hardy and prefers deep rich loamy soil so copes well in our British climate. A small tree reaching about 2 metres by 2 metres, therefore suitable for a small garden or large container. It is disease resistant which combined with its self-fertility makes it an especially easy to grow, even for beginners.

Regular pruning in winter keeps it productive and shapely. Planting as a bare root tree during the dormant season allows the roots to establish deeply before spring growth begins, ensuring a stronger and healthier tree. ‘Christmas Pippin’ is both ornamental and fruitful, bringing beauty and flavour to any garden.

Position: Full sun
Soil: Deep rich loamy soil
Habit: Straight stemmed with a bushy crown
Flowering period: Spring
Fruit: Late summer or autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy Rootstock: M27
Wildlife: Blossom for bees, fruit for birds and small mammals
Store & ripen in a cool, dry place: good until January.

History: The Christmas Pippin tree was originally found close to the M5 motorway in Somerset by Geffrey Rowson in 2003. It is assumed that the seedling grew because there were old orchards previously there.