Dessert apple
Originated in Ireland. It was recorded in 1831. Fruits have fine, tender, dry flesh with a sweet flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeTruncate conical 2
Height51.00 mm 2
Width60.50 mm 2
Ribbingweak 2
Ground ColourYellow 2
Over ColourOrange 2
Over Colour (Pattern)streaked 2
Russetvery low 2
Coarsenessfine 2
Juicinessdry 2
Flesh ColourCream 2
Accession name Kilkenny Pearmain
Flowering time 9th May 10% flowering 14th May Full (80%) flowering21st May 90% petal fall
Picking time Late September 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register