Fruit tree comparisons
 Newtown Pippin | |
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| In use since the 18th century, Newtown Pippin is a versatile American apple with a good aromatic flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Newtown Pippin | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Biennial tendency |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple tree Newtown Pippin | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Traditional cooker Juice Hard cider |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more |
| Flavor style (apples) | Aromatic |
| Cooking result | Textured puree |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Newtown Pippin | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Canker | Some susceptibility |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Mildew | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple tree Newtown Pippin | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (4) -30F / -34C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple tree Newtown Pippin | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 |
| Awards | Slow Food - Ark of Taste |