Five Crown Pippin Dwarfing - Woodbridge Fruit Trees
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Five Crown Pippin Dwarfing

Also known as London Pippin, a medium sized apple, with skin yellowish green in colour, tending to an orange blush on the sunny side. The characteristic five ribs at the bottom of the fruit give it it's name. Known in Somerset, UK as early as 1580 referred to as 'Lounden Peppen', but seems to have been a popular variety in Australia at one time. Crunchy yellowish white flesh, medium sweetness, with a refreshing slightly lemony taste. Known for it's good eating qualities and also cooks well.

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Specifications

Ripening Time April - May
Fertility Needs a pollinator (produces viable pollen)
Growth Habit Can be espaliered and kept to 1.5 - 2.5m. Free standing tree grows to around 2 -2.5m tall.
Rootstock Dwarfing rootstock
Chill Tolerance Normal chill
Plant Sizes Normal: approx 70-130cm bare rooted; Small: approx 50-70cm bare rooted

Pollination Guide

  • Pollination is far simpler than most people think. Generally, unless self fertile simply get 2 or more different varieties in the same group (eg pears) to ensure adequate pollination. A more comprehensive explanation can be found in our Pollination Guide
  • More information on Espaliering
  • More information in our Articles and on planting and pruning.
  • Answers to Common Questions.

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Five Crown Pippin Dwarfing

Five Crown Pippin Dwarfing

Also known as London Pippin, a medium sized apple, with skin yellowish green in colour, tending to an orange blush on the sunny side. The characteristic five ribs at the bottom of the fruit give it it's name. Known in Somerset, UK as early as 1580 referred to as 'Lounden Peppen', but seems to have been a popular variety in Australia at one time. Crunchy