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Freyberg Step-Over

An amazing apple, drawing qualities from both it's parents - Golden Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin. So it's easy to see why is so widely enjoyed. Medium sized fruit, the skin a lovely greenish yellow and has the tiny russet fleck similar to a Golden. It ripens midseason and hangs well on the tree. The taste is almost spicy and there is just a hint of anise, and it continues to develop flavour when ripe. It was bred by John Kidd in NZ along with Gala and Kidd's Orange Red. Looks like a greenish Golden Delicious, but the taste is distinctly a mix of Cox's as well. Very memorable and a favourite of everyone that tries it. One of our favourites.

As we grow it on other rootstocks, be sure that you want it as a Step-over.

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$42.50

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Info on what "tree size" means on

FAQ page.

Specifications

Ripening Time April
Fertility Needs a pollinator (produces viable pollen)
Growth Habit Can be espaliered as a step-over and kept to 0.5m -1m. Free standing tree grows to around 1 -1.5m tall.
Rootstock Extra-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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Freyberg Step-Over

Freyberg Step-Over

An amazing apple, drawing qualities from both it's parents - Golden Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin. So it's easy to see why is so widely enjoyed. Medium sized fruit, the skin a lovely greenish yellow and has the tiny russet fleck similar to a Golden. It ripens midseason and hangs well on the tree. The taste is almost spicy and there is just a hint of anise, and it continues to develop flavour when ripe. It was bred by John Kidd in NZ along with Gala and Kidd's Orange Red. Looks like a greenish Golden Delicious, but the taste is distinctly a mix of Cox's as well. Very memorable and a favourite of everyone that tries it. One of our favourites.