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Pioneer

Cox's Orange Pippin x Worcester Pearmain, raised by Laxton Brothers Nursery, Bedford

Origin: Bedfordshire UK, 1934

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

Pioneer 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 Pioneer

A large bright Worcester coloured dessert apple with a Strawberry flavour.

Characteristics of Pioneer apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRed
FlavourRich
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeSeptember
Season of useOct-Nov
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date6
Pollination groupB
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners