Improved Lambrook Pippin
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in the village of Lambrook, Somerset. Thought to be a seedling of Lambrook Pippin. Produces a mild, sharp cider/juice.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Improved Lambrook Pippin
Flowering time
30th April 10% flowering
2nd May Full (80%) flowering
9th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early October 1
Size
small-medium 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Broad globose conical 1
Height
39.10 mm 1
Width
49.90 mm 1
Ribbing
weak-medium 1
Crown
weak 1
Ground Colour
Yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
high 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register