Dessert apple
Originated in France. Described in 1947. Fruits have yellowish white flesh with a sweet flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium b
TypeDessert b
ShapeTruncate conical b
Height55.50 mm b
Width58.00 mm b
Ribbingmedium b
Ground ColourGreen yellow b
Over ColourOrange b
Russetvery low b
GreasinessWeak b
Flesh ColourYellowish b
Accession name Pepin de Bourgueil
Flowering time 15th May 10% flowering 20th May Full (80%) flowering27th May 90% petal fall
Picking time Late October a
References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register