'Ribston Pippin' Apple Tree
Superb heritage apple from 1708
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Ribston Pippin' Apple Tree
- A fabulous heritage variety dating back to the early 1700s, 'Ribston Pippin' sports reliable, heavy crops of yellow-green apples flushed with streaks of red and orange.
- Boasting superbly rich, perfumed and full-bodied flavour, 'Ribston Pippin' apples deliver that perfect sweet-tangy bite you're looking for.
- Grafted onto an MM106 semi-dwarfing rootstock, your tree will grow to just four metres tall, making it ideal for smaller to medium-sized gardens.
- Apple trees are great for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies, so if you want more wildlife in your garden, this tree is a great pick!
- A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Ribston Pippin' has been shown to perform particularly well in British gardens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Ribston Pippin' apple tree is suitable for pot cultivation if you use a container of at least 50 centimetres and protect its roots during severe winter frosts below -2 degrees Celsius.
How big does it get?
The Ribston Pippin Apple Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Ribston Pippin Apple in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Ribston Pippin' apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Ribston Pippin' Apple Tree should receive around 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to maintain healthy growth and fruit production.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Ribston Pippin' Apple Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant winter months when temperatures are above 0 degrees Celsius, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain an open canopy.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Ribston Pippin' apple tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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