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Cox's Orange Pippin Apple tree

Owner: Dave

Location:  Pasco, WA, United States

Age:Planted in about 1980
Age of this tree:46 years
Soil:Sandy 
Climate at this location:Desert steppe (arid grassland)
Tree form:Half-standard
Height:Taller than 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Medium crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Chemical treatments
Local pests:Apple maggot

Owner's comments

Quality of fruit can vary depending on weather and which side of tree it is found. I love all kinds of fruit, but this apple is my favorite! I love it's spicey sweetness and the texture is perfect!