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Chips

An early season dual purpose apple which keeps its shape when cooked.

Origin: Kent UK, 1867

Pollination: Chips is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

Chips apple trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £39.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £39.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £39.00
MaidenM25Very vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Chips

Chips apple was raised in about 1867 by Mr Sturgeon probably in Kent, UK. Smooth flushed skin. Can be dull with poor colouring. Crisp flesh with with some astringency. Keeps its shape when cooked.

Characteristics of Chips apple trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourFlushed
FlavourSharp
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeAug/Sep
Season of useAug-Sep
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Special featuresCooked Keeps Shape
Pollination date8
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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