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Apples
Yellow Newton
✓ VerifiedAlso known as: Newton Pippin
New York, USA (colonial-era)
Also called Newton Pippin, this is one of America's oldest named apple varieties, exported to England as early as the 1750s and once prized for its long storage life on transatlantic voyages.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~800 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator.
Care info
Wants a solid chill period to perform well — unreliable in mild-winter regions.
Recommendations
Best in areas with reliably cold winters, such as inland zone 5b climates rather than mild coastal areas.
Flavor Profile
Tart and complex with a slightly spicy, aromatic quality; improves in storage
Quick facts
Skin color
Yellow-green, sometimes with a faint red blush
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
800