Pixie
£19.50
Thought to be a seedling of either Cox or Sunset. The name is deceptive because it process good medium sized flat round apples that keep a long time. Excellent taste, sweet but refreshing, crisp and juicy. Skin yellow flushed with orange red. A good choice for the garden or small orchard. Rootstock: MM106, M26.
Pollination group – D Picking time – mid October Storage until – March
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| Rootstock | M26 maiden (semi dwarfing), MM106 maiden (moderate) |
|---|---|
| Type of Apple | Dessert |
| Fruiting | Late Season |
| Pollination Group | D |
| Pollination Requirements | Not Self-fertile |
| Fruit Bearing | Spur-bearer |
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