Garden

Malus domestica 'Ribston Pippin' (D)

Malus domestica 'Ribston Pippin'

A richly flavoured dessert apple with greenish-yellow skin flushed orange-red.

Care notes by theboxerge Updated October 15, 2026

About this plant

A richly flavoured dessert apple for a grower who can plan pollination and storage. Its triploid genetics make the orchard arrangement more important than simply placing any second apple nearby.

Care at a glance

Light: A sunny, sheltered position gives the best cropping.
Watering: Water young trees in dry spells; soak the root area and let excess water drain.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; avoid a persistently wet planting hole.

Plan your care

This group 2 triploid needs a compatible pollen donor but is not a reliable donor for another apple. Where no suitable neighbouring trees exist, plan compatible diploid pollinators so the planting can pollinate successfully.

Ask for the rootstock and trained form before allocating space. Maintain a clear area around a young trunk and inspect the developing crop; thinning may be needed where fruit is crowded.

Growing tips

Check the canopy for damaged fruit and signs of disease during the growing season. Pick without bruising, store only sound apples and remove any that deteriorate.