Saint Edmund's Pippin apple tree was discovered in the orchard of Richard Harvey, in the town of Bury St. Edmunds, England, around 1870. The St. Edmunds Pippin apples are considered the best early russet and listed among the six favorite apples grown in England. Saint Edmund's Pippin apples are flat uniform-sized apple covered with a smooth, pale, beautiful fawn- colored russet in our climate. Crisp, yellowish flesh, with pear-like flavor. Great for cider as well as eating fresh out of hand. Shows some resistance to scab and cedar apple rust. Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree St. Edmund's Pippin and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm. 

  USDA Certified Organic

Considerations for St. Edmunds Pippin

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 

Heirloom: Yes

Uses: Cider, Cooking / Sauces, Fresh Eating

Harvest Period: Midseason

Low Chill: Yes

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: England 1870

Storage: 3-4 weeks

Disease Resistance: Excellent

Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-4 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

Shape when Shipped: Feathered and whips (few side branching)

Size supplied when shipped: Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch;

*As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock.

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.