Cox Self Fertile
£18.00
The same as Cox but benefits from being self fertile, though will crop even better if there are other apple varieties in the vicinity. Can crop better than its parent, Cox’s Orange Pippin, when pollination conditions are less favourable. (Bristol, 1975)
Pollination group – C Picking time – October Storage until – January
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| Rootstock | M9 maiden (dwarfing), M26 maiden (semi dwarfing), MM106 maiden (moderate), MM106 two year (moderate) |
|---|---|
| Fruiting | Mid Season |
| Pollination Group | C |
| Type of Apple | Dessert |
| Pollination Requirements | Self-fertile |
| Fruit Bearing | Spur-bearer |
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