Dessert apple
Raised in Brenchley, Kent. Recorded in 1884. Fruits have tender flesh with a sweet, aromatic flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeOblong 2
Ground ColourGreen yellow 2
Over ColourBrown 2
Flesh ColourCream 2
Accession name Brenchley Pippin
Flowering time 8th May 10% flowering 14th May Full (80%) flowering22nd May 90% petal fall
Picking time Mid October 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register