Fiesta Apple on G.11 (Spring 2026)
A mid-late season dessert apple, cross of Cox's Orange Pippin and Idared. Also known as Red Pippin.
Fiesta has a wide-angled and droopy habit that can be difficult to train. It is moderately disease resistant, particularly resistant to mildew, but susceptible to perennial canker and bitter pit. The tree is very vigorous, highly productive, and partially self-fertile. A pollenizer will, however, be needed for optimal production. The leaves display a green-yellow mottling; this is genetic and not a disease symptom.
A cross of Cox's Orange Pippin and Idared, Fiesta has the sweet, complex acidity of Cox's with the manageability and storage potential of Idared. The fruit is medium sized, red and orange streaked over a green-yellow background, with creamy white flesh. The flavor is excellent and aromatic, as you would expect of a Cox's offspring. Fiesta is a great choice for Cox's fans who want a less problematic tree.
Fiesta was developed in 1972 by Frank Alston at the East Malling Research Station. In 1993 it was granted the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Apple
Subcategory:
Hot-Climate, Dessert
Fruit Uses & Storage
Uses: fresh eating, baking, storage, jelly, sauce
Storage duration: one to three months (approximate, depending on storage conditions)
Fruit Appearance
Skin color: red
Flesh color: cream
Fruit Origins
Parentage: Idared x Cox's Orange Pippin
Origin: United Kingdom
Introduced in: 1972
Introduced by: Frank Alston; East Malling Research Station
The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 5 - 8
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: Sep 29 (approximate, in New York State) + 14 days after McIntosh
Tree Height & Spacing
glossary
Rootstock: G.11 Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Dwarf (25% of Standard)
Tree spacing (natural spread of tree): 8'
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
glossary
Powdery Mildew: Resistant
Perennial Canker: Susceptible
Bitter Pit: Susceptible
Pollination
Pollination Factors
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Bloom group: 3
Is it self-fertile? Partial
Is it fertile? Y
Ploidy: Diploid
Rootstock size class:
Dwarf (25% of Standard)
Pollination Partners
This table shows the first few results from a full search for pollenizers of Fiesta Apple on G.11. Please see our Pollenizer Search to run other queries and read how the application uses various factors. Also read more about fruit tree pollination.
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Blondee™ Apple on G.214 | 233 |
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Sansa Apple on G.11 | 143 |
Golden Russet Apple on G.214 | 141 |
CrimsonCrisp™ Apple on G.214 | 141 |
Williams' Pride Apple on G.11 | 135 |
Porter's Perfection Apple on G.41 | 126 |
Sweet Sixteen Apple on G.41 | 118 |
Virginia Crab Apple on G.214 | 117 |