Sharleston Pippin

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Yorkshire, England. Recorded in 1888. Fruits have soft, juicy flesh with a sweet flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
small ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Ellipsoid ^b

Ribbing
medium ^b

Ground Colour
Yellow ^b

Russet
very low ^b

Accession No.
1967 - 056   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Sharleston Pippin

Flowering time tree 1
11th May 10% flowering
16th May Full (80%) flowering
25th May 90% petal fall

Picking time tree 1
Mid September ^a

Size tree 2
small ^a

Type tree 2
Dessert ^a

Shape tree 2
Flat globose ^a

Crown tree 2
medium ^a

Ground Colour tree 2
Yellow ^a

Russet tree 2
very low ^a

Accession No.
1999 - 068   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
Charleston

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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