King of the Pippins

A good dual purpose apple polupular in France where it is known as Reine des Reinettes.

Origin: France, 1770

Pollination: King of the Pippins is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator.Find pollination partners >

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Characteristics of King of the Pippins apple trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour	Flushed
Flavour	Subacid
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Early Oct
Season of use	Oct-Dec
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Upright
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping	Good
Disease resistance	Canker - Susceptible Mildew - Resistant
Special features	Good for Cider
Pollination date	13
Pollination group	D
Self-fertility	Partially self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners
Progeny	Allington Pippin George Carpenter Laxton's Triumph