Pippin Apple (Malus sp.) (1-2' seedling)
Latin Name: Malus sp. Family: Rosaceae (Rose)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Medium tree
Mature size: 8-40 ft.
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Well drained soil, full sun, dry forests, sandy sites, pasture
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Fruit, flowers
Uses and functions: Wood for smoking meat, grafting rootstock
This classic fruit species, so fundamental to Eurasian culture, is a joy to grow. Though modern, commercial apple growing is dominated by a handful of supermarket favorite varieties, the joy of growing seedlings out to fruit bearing age is an exciting journey in a home orchard. Every seedling, or pippin, is uniquely flavored, a product of its time and place, and eager to lend its gifts to the world.
Apples are notoriously varied in size, leaf shape and color, growth habit, environmental tolerances, fruit size, color, ripening time and flavor - an adaptation that increases survival in the very varied climates of Central Asia in which they evolved. For this reason, seedling, or ‘pippin’ apples are likely to range widely in outcome. Our seedlings are selected from improved, local heirloom varieties like Macoun, Gravenstein, Honeycrisp, and more, and will have reasonably tasty, medium sized fruit.
Latin Name: Malus sp. Family: Rosaceae (Rose)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Medium tree
Mature size: 8-40 ft.
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Well drained soil, full sun, dry forests, sandy sites, pasture
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Fruit, flowers
Uses and functions: Wood for smoking meat, grafting rootstock
This classic fruit species, so fundamental to Eurasian culture, is a joy to grow. Though modern, commercial apple growing is dominated by a handful of supermarket favorite varieties, the joy of growing seedlings out to fruit bearing age is an exciting journey in a home orchard. Every seedling, or pippin, is uniquely flavored, a product of its time and place, and eager to lend its gifts to the world.
Apples are notoriously varied in size, leaf shape and color, growth habit, environmental tolerances, fruit size, color, ripening time and flavor - an adaptation that increases survival in the very varied climates of Central Asia in which they evolved. For this reason, seedling, or ‘pippin’ apples are likely to range widely in outcome. Our seedlings are selected from improved, local heirloom varieties like Macoun, Gravenstein, Honeycrisp, and more, and will have reasonably tasty, medium sized fruit.
Latin Name: Malus sp. Family: Rosaceae (Rose)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Medium tree
Mature size: 8-40 ft.
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Well drained soil, full sun, dry forests, sandy sites, pasture
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Fruit, flowers
Uses and functions: Wood for smoking meat, grafting rootstock
This classic fruit species, so fundamental to Eurasian culture, is a joy to grow. Though modern, commercial apple growing is dominated by a handful of supermarket favorite varieties, the joy of growing seedlings out to fruit bearing age is an exciting journey in a home orchard. Every seedling, or pippin, is uniquely flavored, a product of its time and place, and eager to lend its gifts to the world.
Apples are notoriously varied in size, leaf shape and color, growth habit, environmental tolerances, fruit size, color, ripening time and flavor - an adaptation that increases survival in the very varied climates of Central Asia in which they evolved. For this reason, seedling, or ‘pippin’ apples are likely to range widely in outcome. Our seedlings are selected from improved, local heirloom varieties like Macoun, Gravenstein, Honeycrisp, and more, and will have reasonably tasty, medium sized fruit.
