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 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Ellipsoid 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Russet
very low 2

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 1

Size tree 2
small 1

Type tree 2
Dessert 1

Shape tree 2
Flat globose 1

Crown tree 2
medium 1

Ground Colour tree 2
Yellow 1

Russet tree 2
very low 1

Accession No.
1999 - 068   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
Charleston


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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