Tydeman's October Pippin

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised 1930. From Kent, Maidstone, East Malling Research Station, England. Raised by H. M. Tydeman. Discarded by EMRS and NFT 1962. Formerly in NFT collection, probably still in existence.

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Cox's Orange Pippin x Ellison's Orange

Fruit Size
medium ^a

Fruit Shape
intermediate, conic to rectangular, convex ^a

Fruit Height
57 mm ^a

Fruit Width
57-70 mm ^a

Ribbing
ribbed at eye, slightly on body ^a

Ground Colour
pale golden yellow ^a

Over Colour
flushed orange-red, bright crimson stripes and blotches ^a

Russet Type
sometimes russet at base ^a

Flesh Colour
creamy white, tinged yellow under skin ^a

Flesh Texture
firm, crisp, tender, dry and coarse ^a

Flavour
sweet, slight aniseed ^a

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register