Yellow Newtown Pippin

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Thought to be a sport of Newtown Pippin. Originated at Newtown, Long Island, U.S.A. Well known in 1759. Fruits are less acid than Newtown Pippin and have a more aromatic flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Father to:
Newtosh
Spartan

Accession No.
2000 - 103   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Yellow Newtown Pippin

Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
19th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
mid october ¹

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References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register