Nottingham Pippin
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Thought to have originated in Nottingham, England. It was known to be in existence in 1815. Fruits have fine, tender, white flesh with a sweet, vinous flavour.
Synonyms:
Pepping von Nottingham, Pippin of Nottingham
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium b
Type
Dessert b
Shape
Conical b
Height
63.00 mm b
Width
69.00 mm b
Ground Colour
Yellow b
Russet
very low b
Coarseness
fine b
Flesh Colour
White b
Accession name
Nottingham Pippin
Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
18th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early October a
References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register