Yellow Newton Pippin Apple Scion

Yellow Newtown Pippin is a hard, crisp pale green apple, it was greatly admired by George Washington. It is highly prized for pies and cider making. It is also a good dessert apple, but not especially good for salads, as it browns quickly when sliced. Look for Newtown Pippins in October. Not only does it store well, but its flavor improves in storage.

Newtown, New York

AKA:

Zones: 5-8

Flavor: Sweet-Tart and Sometimes Pine-Like

Uses: Cooking, excellent fresh or dried

Parentage: Unkown

Harvest Period: Late Season late Oct./early Nov.

Bloom Period:

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fruitful

Origin Date: Early 1700’s

Chill Hours: 700

Storage: Well