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Apple trees
Ribston Pippin

A handsome English apple from the 18th century.
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Growing


Apple trees
Ribston Pippin
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersPoor
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Using


Apple trees
Ribston Pippin
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Culinary
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Ribston Pippin
General resistanceAverage
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Climate


Apple trees
Ribston Pippin
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Ribston Pippin
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1700 - 1749
Fruit colorOrange flush
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