Crimson Cox

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A crimson coloured clone of Cox's Orange Pippin. Discovered in about 1913 by John Harris of Haynes Farm, Carey, Herefordshire. Introduced in 1928. Fruit flavour is reputed to be inferior to Cox's Orange Pippin.

Synonyms:
Rod Cox's Orange, Rode Cox

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of Cox's Orange Pippin

Accession No.
1957 - 238     check_circle

Accession name
Crimson Cox