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Cox's Orange Pippin substitutes

Cox's Orange Pippin is widely considered to have the best flavour of any apple variety - however it is not that easy to grow. Here are some other apple varieties that have some of the qualities of Cox's Orange Pippin and may be more suitable for different situations. All these varieties are directly descended from Cox's Orange Pippin, or thought to have a close relationship.

Charles Ross apple tree

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Charles Ross apple tree

An attractive classic English dual-purpose apple.

Chivers Delight apple tree

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Chivers Delight apple tree

A more robust flavour than Cox's Orange Pippin, easier to grow, later ripening, and stores better.

Fiesta apple tree

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Fiesta apple tree

A lighter flavour than Cox's Orange Pippin, but still very close. Much easier to grow, and the fruit keeps in storage far better too.

Jupiter apple tree

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Jupiter apple tree

A popular Cox-style apple with a slightly stronger flavour.

Kidd's Orange Red apple tree

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Kidd's Orange Red apple tree

Without doubt one of the best Cox-style apples, excellent flavour, and easy to grow.

Laxton's Superb apple tree

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Laxton's Superb apple tree

A deservedly popular English late-season dessert apple from the Victorian era.

Rubinette Rosso apple tree

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Rubinette Rosso apple tree

Of all the Cox offspring, Rubinette gets closest for flavour. It also has a slightly wider climate range than Cox, but still not easy to grow.

Sunset apple tree

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Sunset apple tree

Sunset comes close to Cox in appearance and fairly close in flavour, yet is far easier to grow and makes an excellent garden apple variety.