Newtown Pippen

Malus domestica 'Newtown Pippen'

Newtown or Yellow Pippen is not the most beautiful apple in the world, but has a rich, juicy flaor with a piney tartness. It is medium to large and has excellent dessert quality. The fruit is green, breaking to light yellow when ripe. It ripens late in the season, just ahead of Granny Smith.

Pricing

Newtown Pippen on Semi-Standard (M111) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $22.99

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Newtown or Yellow Pippen is vigorous, spreading tree. It should be pollinated with late to late-mid season blooming varieties.

A Little History Apparently Newtown Pippen was George Washington's favorite apple. It originated in Newtown, Long Island, New York in 1759.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Late blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Very late season • Late fall
Other Attributes • Complex flavor • Very crisp • Very tart • Long-term keeper	Site Requirements • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies • Good for sauce