Nottingham Pippin
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Thought to have originated in Nottingham, England. It was known to be in existence in 1815. Fruits have fine, tender, white flesh with a sweet, vinous flavour.
Synonyms:
Pepping von Nottingham, Pippin of Nottingham
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Conical 2
Height
63.00 mm 2
Width
69.00 mm 2
Ground Colour
Yellow 2
Russet
very low 2
Coarseness
fine 2
Flesh Colour
White 2
Accession name
Nottingham Pippin
Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
18th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early October 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register