Dessert apple
Originated from Northern Ireland. Recorded in 1934. Fruits are crisp with a subacid flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium-large 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeFlat 2
Height57.50 mm 2
Width74.50 mm 2
Ribbingmedium 2
Ground ColourYellow 2
Over ColourRed 2
Over Colour (Pattern)striped 2
GreasinessMedium 2
Firmnessfirm 2
Crunchcrisp 2
Coarsenessfine 2
Flesh ColourWhite 2
Accession name Barnhill Pippin
Flowering time 5th May 10% flowering 9th May Full (80%) flowering16th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2.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