Fruit tree comparisons
 Ribston Pippin | |
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| A handsome English apple from the 18th century. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Apple trees Ribston Pippin | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1700 - 1749 |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |