Ohio Pippin

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Ohio Pippin
Species Apple
Trees Found 1
Orchards Cyrus
Preserved Clarno Arboretum(2025)


Ohio Pippin is a apple variety found in 1 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.

Description

Ohio Pippin is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.

Characteristics

Attribute Details
Origin Ohio, USA; early 1800s
Harvest Season Late fall (October)
Flavor Profile Pleasant, slightly tart flavor; firm flesh
Storage Good - stores well

Uses

  • Fresh eating
  • Cooking
  • Cider

History

A regional variety from Ohio that represents the westward spread of apple cultivation in the early 19th century. 'Pippin' varieties were highly valued by early settlers for their keeping qualities.

Trees

USDA Pomological Watercolors

U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705